Temp - Sonographer - Cardiac (Days) Batesville AR

Job Summary: The Sonographer is responsible for performing high quality diagnostic exams/procedures in the Ultrasound department in an efficient manner according to the physician s order. The Sonographer works effectively with patients and physicians and maintains cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.

Job Duties:

1. Complete studies in a timely and efficient manner utilizing downtime to assist others where needed.
2. Assures exam charges and 5 day late list are checked daily for the ultrasound department.
3. Organizes workload during high volume to expedite patient care and communicates to other technologists all pending exams and any pertinent information.
4. Assists the physician in performing radiology procedures.
5. Promotes positive relationships at the department level and discusses concerns with the supervisor and presents the department in a positive manner to other employees and staff.
6. Maintains supplies with a minimum inventory and develops new methods of supply utilization.
7. Handles equipment in a safe and appropriate manner within guidelines and policies of WRMC and the Ultrasound/Non-Invasive department. Maintains clean work area and follows equipment cleaning policies. Assures exterior surfaces of the machines are wiped down after each workday and between patients as appropriate.
8. Follow the on-call policy by responding to call back within acceptable time-frame and arriving in the department within 30 minutes after being called in.
9. Willingly assist with procedures in any area of radiology when needed. Check with co-workers during downtime for need of assistance.
10. Follows attendance and tardy policies.
11. Follows WRMC dress code and appearance policy.
12. Participates in required hospital and department in-services and meetings.
13. Follows safety and infection control policies.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Current equipment: 3 Philips CVX Epiq machines, 1 Philips Ellite Epiq machine and Vasculab ABI machine

Requirement description :

• 2+ years of experience - Required
• Registered Echo/Vascular Sonographer - Required
• Must be able to perform Echocardiograms with Definity Contrast - Required
• Must be able to perform Echo and Vascular studies (TTE Echocardiograms, TEE, stress echo, venous reflux exams, venous dopplers, carotid doppler, arterial doppler, ABI, pericardiocentesis, Thrombin injections, and vein mapping exams) - Required
• Able to start own IV - Required
• MediTech Experience - Required

White River will not review applicants within 90 miles of Batesville. Applicants between 90-150 miles may not be selected but will be reviewed.
Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• ARDMS
• BLS (AHA)

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Every Saturday 8a-430p
On Call Requirements : 1 weekday night