Ultrasonographer- Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Assess imaging orders for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
• Involve patient/parent/caregiver in care and exam/procedure, demonstrating age-related competency and cultural sensitivity.
• Introduce self and role; explain procedure thoroughly to patient and/or parent before performing, allowing time for and encouraging questions.
• Provide support and effective communication to other members of the department and healthcare team; work efficiently as a team member.
• Consult with physicians, nursing, and other technologists to provide quality imaging services; adhere to a culture of safety.
• Wash hands and sanitize equipment as directed; ensure timeliness and accuracy when performing requested exams.
• Perform ultrasound exams per protocol; follow through with notification of appropriate parties regarding any variations or changes to requested exams.
• Utilize safety behaviors to avoid image corrections; properly document into Hospital Information System.
• Cover satellite locations as needed; notify appropriate ordering provider of recommended changes to ordered exam.
• Provide support to other modalities within the department as required.
• Perform diagnostic exams for all areas supported by the Radiology department, including ED, OR, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics.
• Review work environment to ensure supplies are not past expiration.
• Educate and mentor sonography skills of new hires and students; evaluate clinical and technical proficiency.
• Successfully utilize information technology systems associated with role; upload outside studies into Hospital Information System.
• Burn CDs of imaging studies when necessary; ensure images and documentation are complete and accurate in the patient medical record.
• Adhere to all hospital and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Coordinate equipment service as required; place service requests for equipment and communicate requests to others.
• Perform ultrasound procedures by positioning patients, using appropriate transducers, and correct scanning sequences to produce accurate images.
• Provide and ensure optimal technical quality and accuracy of all ultrasound examinations according to American College of Radiology (ACR) standards.
• Transport sterile trays following procedures according to guidelines.
• Organize images, measurements, calculations, and other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Consult as requested regarding the quality of images and data obtained with Radiologist and providers.
• Assist in requirements needed for approved trial/research studies.
• Continuously maintain and promote a safe environment; respond to on-call duties promptly according to guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• One year of ultrasound experience preferred.
• One year of pediatric experience preferred.
• Certification in pediatric ultrasound preferred.
• Credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within one year for recent graduates.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification completed within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.

Skills

• Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Competency in caring for patients regardless of age, disability, gender, and ethnicity.
• Strong knowledge of ultrasound technical scanning parameters and equipment operation.
• Critical thinking skills for complex problem-solving; ability to review related information to develop and evaluate options and solutions for clinical decision-making.
• Ability to learn and relearn different technologies.
• Ability to mentor co-workers and students.
• Ability to provide excellent patient and family experience.
• Ability to practice hospital safety behaviors.

Schedule

• May be called upon to cover nights, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Rotates shifts and scheduled on-call responsibilities.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• Bending/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling: Occasionally
• Climbing/Balancing: Occasionally
• Hearing/Listening: Constantly
• Lifting - Light (less than 10 pounds): Frequently
• Lifting - Medium (10 to 20 pounds): Occasionally
• Lifting - Heavy (20 to 50 pounds): Occasionally
• Lifting – Very Heavy (over 50 pounds): Occasionally
• Push/pull: Occasionally
• Push/pull >50 lbs: Occasionally
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently
• Reaching – Forward/Overhead: Occasionally
• Reading: Frequently
• Repetitive Motion: Frequently
• Seeing/Vision: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Writing: Occasionally

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor: Frequently
• Outdoor: Occasionally
• High Temperatures/Humidity: Occasionally
• Cold Temperatures: Occasionally
• Loud Noise: Occasionally
• Fumes: Occasionally
• Heights: Occasionally
• Confined Spaces: Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogens/Bodily Fluids: Occasionally

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families, and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion.