Sonographer II

Sonographer II

A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a diagnostic medical professional who provides diagnostic medical ultrasound exams consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, maintaining patient workflow, technical aspects of equipment maintenance, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase their level of understanding and knowledge of the field, pathologically process and advancements in ultrasound technology.

What You Will Do:

• Validate patient order and review relevant prior imaging
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
• Consistently follow hospital policy to correctly identify patients and communicate and explain exam in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand
• Perform ultrasound examination in accordance with departmental protocols while utilizing critical thinking skills and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured
• Completed structured reporting document, identify exam limitations, assure images are uploaded to PACS and review exam with radiologist as needed
• Perform, follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures
• Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and adhere to hospital policies
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team
• Maintain required credentials and licenses
• Follow proper procedure to report equipment failures
• Adhere to hospital safety and regulatory (DNV, ODH, etc.) standards
• Provides training, mentorship, and preceptorship to current and new technologists and students within the modality
• Participates in regulatory activities including but not limited to environment of care rounding
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and interventional procedures specific to area
• Participate in committees and process improvement projects as assigned by supervisor
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Adhere to the radiology communication plan
• Complete training before deadline as required by hospital leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and Other Accredited Program: Completion of an accredited program in a school of Sonography (Required)

Work Experience: 2+ years scanning experience in Abdominal, Vascular, Gynecology, and OB/GYN. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency) Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency) Knowledge of various types of ultrasound equipment. (Required proficiency) Basic knowledge of oxygen tanks, suction machines and IVAC pumps. (Required proficiency) Knowledge of computer stored images. (Required proficiency) Knowledge of IDX, PACS, and RIS Systems (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications: Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and/or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) (Required) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)