Ultrasonographer (Full-time), Radiology-Ultrasound

Diagnostic Medical SonographerSeeking an Ultrasound Technologist to verify authorizations and medical necessity requirements.Employment Type:Full-Time or Casual/PRNOn-site1 Position AvailablePosition Summary:Provide quality patient care, diagnostic imaging services, and excellent customer service. Duties include scheduling, performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with physicians, radiologists, clinics, and hospital departments.Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a safe and effective manner to produce high-quality imaging studies, including:General abdominal examsOB/GYN examsSmall parts imagingVenous Doppler studiesCarotid Doppler studiesEnsures compliance with exam protocols, patient confidentiality requirements, quality control standards, infection prevention practices, and image archiving procedures.Patient Registration and SchedulingRegister and check in patients.Verify authorizations and medical necessity requirements.Confirm accuracy of physician orders and required authorizations.Enter accurate patient demographics and orders into the Radiology Information System (RIS).Examination PerformancePerform examinations according to physician orders and departmental protocols.Document required information accurately.Make completed examinations available for radiologist interpretation through PACS.Complete exam documentation within the electronic health record system.Infection ControlClean equipment and exam areas after every patient.Maintain proper hand hygiene practices.Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).Maintain quality assurance processes for equipment.Department CompetenciesMaintain ultrasound competencies.Clinical ExcellenceCollaborate with radiologists and physicians by providing technical expertise.Review pathology, surgical, and delivery reports as appropriate to evaluate diagnostic accuracy.Produce high-quality diagnostic images.Clinical JudgmentRecognize normal and abnormal anatomical structures.Accurately identify and document findings for physician interpretation.Basic computer proficiency.Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the public.Ability to practice within legal and ethical standards.Ability to cross-train in additional imaging modalities and assist with staff training.RequiredAssociate's or Bachelor's degree from an approved educational program.Qualifications equivalent to applicable diagnostic medical sonographer standards.PreferredOne (1) year of experience performing abdominal and OB/GYN ultrasound examinations.Breast ultrasound experience preferred.RequiredState medical imaging license upon start date.ARDMS certification or equivalent in Abdomen and/or OB/GYN.Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.Healthcare setting requiring direct patient interaction, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to infection control standards, and operation of diagnostic imaging equipment.