Ultrasonographer - Manhattan Sonography - FT - Day

Position Status

Full time
Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift)
(United States of America)
Hours Per Week: 40

A Brief Overview

Produces two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Education & Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program through an accredited organization or on the job training in ultrasound that led to registry.

Required Experience

• Customer service experience.
• Preferred experience in ultrasound.
• Preferred experience in a hospital or clinical setting.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Experience utilizing imaging equipment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS
• ARDMS-Sonography or CCI-Sonography or ARRT-Sonography are also accepted dependent upon department.

Required Basic Life Support

BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What You Will Do

• Selects appropriate equipment/transducer for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination/protocol.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and performs department exam protocols.
• Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Accurately enters required data into Lumedx (PACS) system.
• Completes and participates in Quality Improvement evaluation as needed/assigned.
• Starts equipment, which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
• Disinfects equipment and area.
• Participates in training of Washburn University students as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and performs proper high-level disinfection processes for probe care. (If applicable)
• Cardiac Sonographers: Performs IV puncture, utilizing proper injection techniques while injecting endocardial border enhancing agents.
• Selects and adds correct associated examination charges as needed.

Travel Requirements

20% Travel to satellite locations as necessary.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Physical Demand Comments

The vision requirements include depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications:

• Race
• Color
• Ethnicity
• Sex
• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity and Expression
• Religion
• National Origin
• Citizenship
• Age
• Military Service
• Disability or Genetic Information