Sonographer II Reg

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Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

The diagnostic Sonographer II is a skilled person qualified by academic and clinical training to provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a physician of osteopath responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. The Sonographer may be involved with the patients of the physicians in any medical setting of which the physician is responsible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Check the physician’s requisition for complete information on the procedure requested; refer any questions to the Radiologist before performing the procedure.
• Reviews the patient’s chart to obtain pertinent clinical history, correlative test results, and laboratory data.
• Position the patient for examination, explain the procedure, and give necessary instructions for carrying out the procedure.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to its full capability with knowledge of an A-mode, M-mode, B-mode, Doppler, and real time techniques, selecting the proper transducer frequency and diameter for performance of the examination.
• Capable of recognizing a diagnostic quality scan as well as artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope.
• Demonstrates Customer Service/Service Plus principles and behaviors appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:

• Individual Leadership/Practices Professionalism: Performs, participates, implements and evaluates personal performance, opportunities for personal growth and ability to change.
• Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service skills with both internal and external customers. Treats patients/customers as individuals with unique values, beliefs and practices.
• Transcultural Sensitivity: Treats patients/customers as individuals with unique values, beliefs, and practices.
• Risk Management/Patient/Customer Safety: Demonstrates patient/customer safety according to policies and procedures.
• Educator: Identifies, implements, and/or evaluates opportunities for patient/family education.
• Infection Control: Demonstrates infection control practices congruent with policies and procedures.
• Performance Improvement: Performs, participates, implements and evaluates performance improvement activities within the departmental level
• Financial Accountability: Identifies opportunities for waste reduction and department efficiency
• Information Management: Demonstrates adherence to information management policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Communication: Works as a team member through interaction, assistance and demonstration
• Practices Professionalism: Performs, participates, implements and evaluates personal performance.
• Ethics/Compliance: Performs all duties ethically, complying with all policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws.
• Environment of Care: Demonstrates accountability in role and responsibilities of the 7 Environment of Care plans.
• Job Specific: Sonographer II

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED: 

High School graduate or equivalent and 2 years allied health background in an AMA accredited program or 2 years of college required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: 

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or be able to pass registry exam within two years of graduation from Ultrasound Program is required. 
• Current BCLS certification required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED: 

• Two years experience/training in diagnostic ultrasound in at least two specialty areas, examples; abdomen and Ob/Gyn preferred.
• Some healthcare experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be mature and responsible, able to use initiative and independent judgment when necessary, and capable of working without supervision within guidelines established by the supervisor. Self-motivation with regard to
• increasing one’s level of understanding and knowledge of the field is important, as is a background that will qualify one to teach diagnostic ultrasound required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: (continue)

• Knowledge of ultrasound techniques should be thorough. The general Sonographer should have current knowledge of neurology, abdominal, obstetric, and gynecologic applications. One year of hands-on experience in at least two specialty areas, after completion of the program, will be required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits  for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,  including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work  programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support  through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits  for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Del Sol Medical Center is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation . This facility has 300+ patient beds . Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic , and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center . Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Sonographer II Reg opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.