Sonographer - Ultrasound

Incentives

Ultrasound | Hamilton | Resource (PRN) | First Shift

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Sonography/ultrasound Technologist II will be capable of applying imaging to include proper machine settings, transducer selections and additional imaging using both fixed and portable equipment. Must be knowledgeable of techniques and patient positioning to produce high-quality ultrasound images. Works closely with Radiologist. Individuals in this position will work under general supervision but must be able to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Works in a medical environment with much interaction with patients, fellow workers, physicians, and others. Works with all segments of patient populations, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. There is the potential for infection from contact with infected patients. Also, there is possibly some contact with processing chemicals and other hazardous materials. Work hours can, at times, be irregular with the need to accept overtime. The work is physically demanding with the need for a lot of standing, bending, and lifting.

Required Licenses

• Registered by Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) is required.

Required Skills

• Ability to use a wide range of ultrasonography equipment, including mobile units.
• Ability to learn new procedures and to operate new equipment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with physicians, patients, and coworkers.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.

Functional Demands

• Physical Requirements: Ability to tolerate much standing, bending, and lifting.

Essential Functions

• Holds self and others accountable for safety by ensuring appropriate procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Responsive to coaching and feedback for improvement; demonstrates continued progress by improving competencies, skill development and applying learning.
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment and thinking skills for situations.
• Has attended (or reviewed via HealthStream) a minimum of three Town Hall meetings.
• Add essential duties as instructed in the directions above.

Organizational Expectations

• Employee has basic knowledge of radiation safety.
• Employee demonstrates understanding of the usage of equipment.
• Employee demonstrates proper patient identification.
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices