Sonographer

Unit Notes
Department: Radiology - U/S
General Certification Requirements (BLS) BLS, RDMS. OB certification would be helpful
How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 4 rooms. Two rooms for outpatient and two rooms for inpatient
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? No
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties "Head and neck, whole body, some procedures
We do not do MSK or vascular"
Experience or 'Must have' skills Must have experience with head and neck scans and body scanning
Average # of scans/studies per day About 30-40 per 10 hour shift between 4 techs
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use EPIC and McKesson PACS
Department Specific Equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens) Client and Phillips
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech Lead Tech
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? Yes
Radiologist in-house? Yes
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) No
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 830pm to 7am Tuesday through Friday (willing to flex)
Weekend Requirements/Call Weekend call 7a-7p
Holiday Requirements If they have an opening on a holiday they would ask but traveler can say no
Call or Standby requirement? no call required
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Light blue scrubs- provided or can wear your own
Department specific orientation generally 1-2 weeks depending on experience
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