Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Ultrasound - Evenings - PT+20

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

26d

About The Position

Description Performs medical sonographic imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs radiographic images, if eligible. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome Prepares and positions patient to best demonstrate anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort Properly determines exposure techniques and factors for radiography if applicable. Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director. Determines ultrasound frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest. Ensures that all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient. Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division. Corroborates patient's clinical history and menstrual history with procedure, ensuring that information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Participates in quality assessment and improvement plan Performs daily required quality control activities and reports equipment failure, as required Evaluates images for technical quality: assuring proper patient identification, positioning, and all required documentation is recorded Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider. Provides patient education. Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner Communicates with members of other disciplines to assure efficient quality patient care Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction Provides assistance to team members as requested or required Regular and timely attendance is required for this job Participates on committees/councils and performance improvement activities as requested/required Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements Practices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries Maintains expertise in the area Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behaviors Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills Safeguards confidential information Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations Performs other related duties as assigned or requested Contributes to the daily operations of the department by performing other roles as needed

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Ultrasound training program
Completion of an accredited ultrasound program.
Must have taken and passed the physics portion of the RDMS certification.
Then within one (1) year of employment obtain one of the disciplines: OB/GYN, Breast or Abdomen, completing their full certification
None
Ability to produce diagnostic information as required
Frequent standing, stooping, reaching, walking, lifting of patients and supplies is necessary.
Visual capacity and manual dexterity are required for data entry and to process information.
The ability to speak and hear are required for effective communication
Exposure to chemical fumes and odors necessary to process equipment/work tools.
High patient volume.
Required to provide coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as needed

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an AMA Radiologic Technology program
Board certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) in Sonography Principles and Instrumentation, and a minimum of one of the following disciplines: OB/GYN, Breast or Abdomen, or Certificate by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiology and possess a valid Mississippi state credential
One (1) year of ultrasound experience
N/A

Responsibilities

Performs medical sonographic imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Performs radiographic images, if eligible.
Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome
Prepares and positions patient to best demonstrate anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort
Properly determines exposure techniques and factors for radiography if applicable.
Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks
Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
Determines ultrasound frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
Ensures that all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.
Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.
Corroborates patient's clinical history and menstrual history with procedure, ensuring that information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Participates in quality assessment and improvement plan
Performs daily required quality control activities and reports equipment failure, as required
Evaluates images for technical quality: assuring proper patient identification, positioning, and all required documentation is recorded
Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.
Provides patient education.
Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner
Communicates with members of other disciplines to assure efficient quality patient care
Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction
Provides assistance to team members as requested or required
Regular and timely attendance is required for this job
Participates on committees/councils and performance improvement activities as requested/required
Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements
Practices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries
Maintains expertise in the area
Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behaviors
Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills
Safeguards confidential information
Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Contributes to the daily operations of the department by performing other roles as needed