Sonographer

Schedule:  Day Shift. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 730a-5p

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About the Position

The Sonographer supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Sonographer performs Ultrasound diagnostic imaging exams on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.

• Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.

• Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.

• Selects appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol.

• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.

• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.

• Competently operates Ultrasound equipment.

• Evaluates Ultrasound images for technical quality; manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy and electronic records, ensuring proper identification is recorded.

• Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contacts appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment.

• Responsible for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.

• Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.

• Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed.

• Provides patient education; explains pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family.

• Provides practical instruction for students and/or healthcare professionals.

• Participates in the department quality assessment and improvement plan.

• Applies principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients.

• Provides assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed.

• Ensures that each radiology room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, cleaned daily, and stocked with supplies.

• Wipes down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital-approved germicide.

• Completes all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc.

• Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS superuser or administrator.

• Supervises students when applicable.

• Performs monthly Quality Assurance.

• Attends meetings when able, based on patient care needs.

• Obtains 30 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years.

• Completes all required computer-based learning modules on time.

• Attends 75% of department meetings.

• Adheres to regulatory requirements (DNV, HFAP, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.).

• Assists in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations if applicable.

• Completes annual competencies.

• Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy.

• Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies.

• May be subject to irregular hours and call.

• Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed.

• Copes with unpredictable situations.

• Any and all other assigned duties.

• May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

Education Required:

• Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE).

• Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound.

• Documented education, training, and competency in any other modality that is specific to their skills.

Education Preferred:

• Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have.

• A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience as a registered medical sonographer is beneficial.

• Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography is beneficial.

Licensure & Certification

• Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health.

• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible.

• If not ARDMS registered at the time of hire, the employee is expected to obtain ARDMS registry within approximately one year of employment.

• Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Additional ARRT certification in any other modality(s) is preferred.

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