Ultrasonographer - PRN

Great imaging starts with skilled technologists who care about the person behind every image. Join Bethesda Butler Hospital as an Ultrasonographer and bring together your technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to patient care as part of a collaborative imaging team.

Location

• TriHealth | Bethesda Butler Hospital

Schedule

• PRN/Optional position
• Rotating weekend and on-call commitment

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

This PRN position is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree Allied Health, Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
• Experience in Clinical Allied Health
• Physics
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Required)
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARRT (US) (Required)

Job Overview

This position may exist in hospital imaging departments and works under the general direction of the physician and/or supervision of the manager or supervisor. In hospital imaging, the ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of body, abdominal, head/neck, breast, prostate, and interventional ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols. In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols. In the mammography specialty, team members must demonstrate competency in breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures. In all areas, the ultrasonographer is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, quality assurance/quality control, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of ultrasound equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned. Travel to additional locations may be required. This position is required RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR/AIUM as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation
• Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting.
• Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations. remove

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community