Sonographer

## SonographerApply: Reid Health Inpatient Radiology: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR2620Sonographer3100 Ultrasound**Schedule:** Third Shift Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30p-6a, weekend and call rotationType additional details specific to position and/or department.**About the Position**The Sonographer supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Sonographer performs Ultrasound diagnostic imaging exams on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.**Overview of Responsibilities*** Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.* Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.* Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.* Selects appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol.* Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.* Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.* Competently operates Ultrasound equipment.* Evaluates Ultrasound images for technical quality; manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy and electronic records, ensuring proper identification is recorded.* Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contacts appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment.* Responsible for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.* Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.* Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed.* Provides patient education; explains pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family.* Provides practical instruction for students and/or healthcare professionals.* Participates in the department quality assessment and improvement plan.* Applies principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients.* Provides assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed.* Ensures that each radiology room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, cleaned daily, and stocked with supplies.* Wipes down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital-approved germicide.* Completes all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc.* Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS superuser or administrator.* Supervises students when applicable.* Performs monthly Quality Assurance.* Attends meetings when able, based on patient care needs.* Obtains 30 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years.* Completes all required computer-based learning modules on time.* Attends 75% of department meetings.* Adheres to regulatory requirements (DNV, HFAP, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.).* Assists in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations if applicable.* Completes annual competencies.* Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy.* Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies.* May be subject to irregular hours and call.* Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed.* Copes with unpredictable situations.* Any and all other assigned duties.* May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.**Education & E****xperience****Education Required:*** Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE).* Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound.* Documented education, training, and competency in any other modality that is specific to their skills.**Education Preferred:*** Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have.* A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.**Experience Required:*** A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.**Experience Preferred:*** Experience as a registered medical sonographer is beneficial.* Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography is beneficial.**Licensure & Certification*** Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health.* Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible.* If not ARDMS registered at the time of hire, the employee is expected to obtain ARDMS registry within approximately one year of employment.* Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Additional ARRT certification in any other modality(s) is preferred.* BLS #J-18808-Ljbffr