SONOGRAPHER - CHS ULTRASOUND - FT DAYS (60891)

divh2Sonographer - Chs Ultrasound - Ft Days/h2pSalary Range $34.56 - $53.74 Hourly Position Type Full Time (80 Hours) Job Shift Days Category Imaging and Diagnostics/ph3Description/h3pJob Summary: To apply prescribed ultrasonography for diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, while practicing independent good judgment and initiative in the utilization of the ultrasound equipment to apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the hospitals Patient Rights Policies. Has knowledge of the needs of patients according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patients age./ppJob Responsibilities:/pulliPerforms and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting/liliProvides age specific care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population, supports patients rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity/liliEnsure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for invasive procedures/liliReview the medical record for patient history acquiring pertinent clinical information/liliProficiently operate all functions of US equipment/liliSelect the proper transducer(s) for examination(s) being performed/liliAdjust Doppler/color Doppler controls to optimize display of data/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:/ppEducation Level: High school diploma or equivalent/ppCertification/Licensure: A.R.R.T. registered preferred/ppR.D.M.S. certified or registry eligible/ppCurrent BLS: Required/ppExperience Requirements: 1 year preferred/p/div