DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER

McKenzie Health System•Sandusky, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs Ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and ultrasound diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or providers regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Participates in a rotation of working weekends, holidays, overtime, and in an on-call/call-back status. Frequent, daily contacts with patients and their families; Frequent contact with other hospital employees, and physicians. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.)
BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire and recertification as required
Ability to obtain satisfactory ultrasound images following accepted standards/procedures.
Able to provide quality diagnostic services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, while performing diagnostic imaging through patient education, appropriate skill, and knowledge
Demonstrates ability to perform equipment manipulation and function for the purpose of producing quality diagnostic images.
Self-Motivated to learn additional diagnostic imaging modalities
Self-Motivated and able to work afternoon shift, weekends, holidays
Able to meet on-call requirements of 30-minute response time
Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians, and all other hospital support personnel
Ability to communicate in speech, writing, and reading of English language
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and maintain composure during stressful times
Ability to handle various office equipment and radiological or ultrasound equipment.

Nice To Haves

Registered in vascular sonographer (RVT, certification preferred).
Registered Echocardiographer, required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs Ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and ultrasound diagnosis.
Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or providers regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.
Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills.
Participates in a rotation of working weekends, holidays, overtime, and in an on-call/call-back status.
Interacts with patients and their families on a frequent, daily basis.
Interacts with other hospital employees and physicians.
Establishes effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians, and all other hospital support personnel.
Communicates in speech, writing, and reading of English language.
Works independently and handles multiple tasks.
Maintains composure during stressful times.
Handles various office equipment and radiological or ultrasound equipment.