Sonographer

Unit Notes
**Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.**
ARDMS, 1030-1900 M-F
Call will be every other weekend F 1900-0700-S 0700-0700-S 0700-0700
Week night call- 2 nights rotations 1900-0600

Radiology - U/S
General Certification Requirements (BLS) BLS, ARDMS
We would want someone with Abd and/or OB/GYN for sure; wouldn't need Fetal Echo which is RDMS. Pediatric or Breast certifications are certainly nice, but not if that's their only one,
How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 3 Siemens Sequioa
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? When volumes are low, they will help transport patients for other modalities
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties all general US, breast bxs, IR procedures, OR cases, NICU baby imaging, dopplers
We don't need a registered peds sonographer, but someone who is familiar and able to scan neonatal heads, kidneys and the occasional spine is needed.
Experience or 'Must have' skills Experienced in breast imaging and procedures, and NICU imaging
Average # of scans/studies per day 10-12 per tech
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use EPIC and McKesson Pacs
Department Specific Equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens) Siemens, Trophon- probe cleaning
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech Supervisor
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No
Radiologist in-house? Yes
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) No
Shifts & Scheduling 1030-1900 M-F
Weekend Requirement every other weekend call only requirement F 1900-0700, S- 0700-0700 S-0700-0600
Holiday Requirement 2 holidays if during your contract-
Call or Standby requirement? rotating weekday call 1900-0600
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Slate Grey
Department specific orientation Yes, Supervisor has documents
Additional Notes Must communicate and document well with radiologists and other providers
Additional Questions
Notes obtained: Phone Implementation, Email, or On-Site? cell phone communication mandatory, personal email and work email provided

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