Medical Sonographer I - Per Diem

Ultrasound TechnologistTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.Is able to locate all required safety literature, including MSDS sheets. Under the direction and supervision of a qualified physician, the equipment for in Ultrasonographer is responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound the performance of all dynamic ultrasound procedures requiring a level of independent judgment making ability, ingenuity, and initiative, not requiring direct supervision. The Ultrasound department is multi-disciplinary; including abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts vascular studies, and echocardiography. If the incumbent is not qualified in echocardiography or vascular examinations, training these modalities is expected to be completed within one year of the date of hire. The Ultrasonographer contributes to teaching and inservices, strives to develop and enhance Ultrasound skills, shares with call responsibilities, performs administrative duties, and sees to the operation and efficient operation of the department. In the absence of an immediate supervisor may assume leadership role in the department. The employee strives to fulfill the mission statement of the hospital. EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilitiesUltrasound Department and EquipmentKnowledge of safe and effective operation of Ultrasound units.SafetyAdheres to safe use and disposal policy for Cidex (Safety equip, PPD)Time ManagementWorks efficiently and independently and completes work assignments including exam and worksheets.Ultrasound Exam CompetencyUtilizes correct transducer and exam settings to optimize equipment performance and safety (ALARA: As Low As Reasonable Allowable).CommunicationEffectively utilizes Affinity, Pac's EDM and Scheduling program.Patient CompetenciesVerifies patient identification (2 identifiers), examination requested and utilizes time out for invasive procedures.Policies and ProceduresCompletes advanced competencies for: biopsy/invasive procedures, stress, echo, dobutamine stress echo and trans esophageal echo.SchedulingAccommodates requests for ultrasound examinations.QualificationsEducation: Satisfactory completion of an ultrasound-training program. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registry eligible.Experience: Demonstrates an equivalent combination of education and/or experience specifically in ultrasound. Six month or more experience preferred.Licensure: CPR certification (BLS) required ARDMS requiredYNHHS Requisition ID 162958