Ultrasound Tech 1-27299

About the role

This role will perform diagnostic sonograms across the spectrum of Abdominal, OB/Gyn, Vascular, MSK and Pediatric imaging according to established standards with certification in one specialty. This role will work to recognize normal and abnormal characteristics of sonograms in a variety of settings. As a Sonographer, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.
• Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.
• Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.
• Follows work and patient schedules.
• Aid physician in the performance of procedures.
• Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
• Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure.
• Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.
• Fills department staffing needs as determined by the management team.

Requirements

• Completion of didactic coursework from an accredited Sonography Program.
• Completion of 60% of required clinical hours in an accredited Sonography Program.
• Registry or registry eligible for one certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), either Abdominal (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Vascular (RVT), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK) or Pediatrics (PS).
• If registry eligible, must obtain certification within first 6 months of employment.
• Competent and proficient in Sonography.
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – BLS from American Heart Association preferred.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality.
• Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.
• Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary. Must be able to move the equipment to perform Diagnostic Sonograms on a portable basis. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Qualifications

• Completion of didactic coursework from an accredited Sonography Program.
• Completion of 60% of required clinical hours in an accredited Sonography Program.
• Registry or registry eligible for one certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), either Abdominal (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Vascular (RVT), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK) or Pediatrics (PS).
• If registry eligible, must obtain certification within first 6 months of employment.
• Competent and proficient in Sonography.
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – BLS from American Heart Association preferred.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality.
• Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.
• Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary. Must be able to move the equipment to perform Diagnostic Sonograms on a portable basis. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Skills

• Knowledge of sonography techniques and equipment.
• Ability to interpret sonograms and recognize abnormalities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using medical software and IT systems.

Benefits

• Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits.

Pay

• $32.00 - $52.08 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift 1
• 8 Hr (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)