Sonographer/ Radiographer

Sonographer/ Radiographer

The purpose of the Sonographer/Radiographer is to perform Imaging procedures as ordered by Licensed Providers for diagnostic purposes. This position may require occasional travel and the ability to work at either clinic location as needed.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Receive patients; perform ordered examination by Licensed Provided
• Communicate and instruct each patient before starting the exam on what to expect and how the process works.
• Obtain medical history as appropriate for the exam.
• Use process to send test to Radiologist for reading.
• Communicate findings to the ordering physician.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for the patients and co-workers in the clinic.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to the imaging equipment.
• Provide monthly reports.
• Safeguard confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to medical records.
• Assures compliance with all HIPAA regulations concerning use, retrieval, storage, and sharing of medical records.
• Maintain professional certification through ARDMS and adhere to all AAAHC requirements.
• Assure all imaging reports are documented in the EHR system in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Associates degree in Radiology/Ultrasound
• Completion of ultrasound training through ARDMS or ARRT based program or equivalent in training.
• Must be registered with American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(ARDMS) or ARRT in Sonography.
• RVT registry required.
• Must have experience in Radiography or willingness to cross-train
• Extensive experience in breast Sonography.
• Experience with digital PACS radiology systems and electronic health record systems.
• Must have independent performance of a number of complex and difficult examinations; prefer at least three (3) years' experience including experience in general sonography and vascular.
• Thorough knowledge of ultrasound science and the biophysical effects of ultrasound.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy and the appearance and location of major organ systems such as the urinary tract, digestive and respiratory systems.
• Knowledge of the ergonomic effects of ultrasound to ensure safety of the ultrasonographer.
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques with the understanding of the limitation of each and the ability to understand and compensate for each.
• Ability to interact well with patients, staff, and other agency professionals.
• Ability to manage occasional stress when working with anxious patients.
• Ability to operate the ultrasonography equipment alone.
• Ability to understand the physiology of the human and all major organs.
• Ability to correctly position patients for radiographic exposure including the ability to make technical adjustments to compensate for body size, frail patients and immobile patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and assessment skills.
• Ability to fully utilize a computer.
• Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Ability to be a dependable team member of the clinic setting and be ready to start work on time.
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing six to eight hours per day.
• Involves some bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, and pushing, and pulling.
• Heavy lifting 75+ lbs.
• Required to move equipment and transfer patients.
• Radiological unit. Exposure to disease, radiation, and toxic chemicals in the course of performing the work.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.