Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

About Sinai Chicago

Located on Chicago's West and Southwest Side, Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children's Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.

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GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB:

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers produce sonographic Images of High-Risk OB/Gyne , General and vascular structures and internal organs and cavities for use in diagnosing disease. During this process they must be able to operate the Diagnostic Ultrasound equipment to obtain the most diagnostic images possible using the appropriate transducers and operational controls.

Produces two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Explains process to patient, giving approximate exam duration, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination. Provides interpreters when needed. Photographs images of organs shown on display module for patient's records.
• Examines patient documentation for appropriateness of indication, correct exam, verification of MR # and patient name on worklist. Checks previous exams and reports. Correctly identifies patient using proper patient identifiers.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results. Identifies and visualizes all necessary structures, measures and correctly labels all structures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment according AIUM medical ultrasound safety policy. Has knowledge of policies and department's documents critical value and abnormal findings.
• Selects the transducer and adjust the equipment controls according to the procedure. Knows how to accurately set technique and manipulates control of ultrasound equipment to obtain optimal images.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Associate's Degree from accredited school of Sonography OR equivalent experience and competency in the field of Sonography preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year in work experience in Ultrasound preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• ARDMS certification OB / GYN preferred;
• CPR required