Sonographer - Ultrasound (ARDMS)

Job Description

Job Description

Imaging Specialist - Ultrasound

Radiology

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Provides health care services, providing imaging services to assist in diagnosis or treatment.  Performs imaging procedures and related techniques, producing images, for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.  Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.  Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.  Provides care for patients ranging in age from newborn through geriatric.  Provides practical instruction to students.  Provides back-up call as required

Responsibilities

• Confirm patient identity.

• Following Clinical Protocols, positions patient and transducer using appropriate technical factors to produce sonographic images.

• Performs proper transducer cleansing.

• Practice med/surg aseptic techniques

• Operate/Understands Radiology Information System

• Compile/Maintain regulatory, QI, QA, QC requirements

• Complete history/assessment for invasive procedures

• Communicate with patient/floors the scheduling time of house patients

Requirements

• Certified by American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Knowledge of medical necessity, LMRP'S, ABN'S, etc
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.