DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS, (ABD/PELVIS), (OB), (BREAST)

Department : Diagnostic Imaging

Hours : Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands. Low census may be utilized in accordance with hospital policy. Call Time may be required.

Status : Part Time – 24 hours per week

Role/Position Definition: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs Ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and ultrasound diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or providers regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Participates in a rotation of working weekends, holidays, overtime, and in an on-call/call-back status. Frequent, daily contacts with patients and their families; Frequent contact with other hospital employees, and physicians. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications/Position Requirements :

• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.)
• Registered in vascular sonographer (RVT, certification preferred).
• Registered Echocardiographer, required within one year of hire.
• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire and recertification as required
• Ability to obtain satisfactory ultrasound images following accepted standards/procedures.
• Able to provide quality diagnostic services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, while performing diagnostic imaging through patient education, appropriate skill, and knowledge
• Demonstrates ability to perform equipment manipulation and function for the purpose of producing quality diagnostic images.
• Self-Motivated to learn additional diagnostic imaging modalities
• Self-Motivated and able to work afternoon shift, weekends, holidays
• Able to meet on-call requirements of 30-minute response time
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians, and all other hospital support personnel
• Ability to communicate in speech, writing, and reading of English language
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and maintain composure during stressful times
• Ability to handle various office equipment and radiological or ultrasound equipment

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer:  McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.