Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Emergency Relief

Frederick Health • Frederick, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

With limited supervision and broad direction from the Radiology Manager, Clinical Imaging Supervisor and Radiologists, this role provides a variety of diagnostic services using reflected sound waves to display images of body tissue on a video monitor to neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. The position supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

• CPR certification
• Graduate of JRCERT approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Credentials from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or within one year of hire.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (0 thru 30 days), Infant (31 thru 12 months), Child (13 months thru 12 years), Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years), Adult (18 years thru 65 years), Geriatric (66+ years)
• Capable of working independently
• Possess excellent customer relation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Keyboard/computer skills.
• Ability to manage stressful work with patients having potentially disabling or terminal conditions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of sonographic examinations (abdomen, OB, etc.) recording anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Selects proper technical settings and scan protocols computer menu.
• Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record.
• Assist radiologist during ultrasound guided biopsy and aspiration procedures.
• Performs echographic images.
• Responsible for obtaining optimal images to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered.
• Evaluates Ultrasound images with the radiologist.
• Monitors equipment status to prevent damage.
• Obtains informed consent.
• Applies standard precautions and sterile technique.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of workspace.
• Checks drug interaction kit for missing or expired items.
• Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination completion.
• Executes a variety of tasks associated with PACS and HIS systems.
• Screens patients for possibility of pregnancy.
• Applies and proper radiation protection according to prescribed safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepare the exam room.
• Maintain and clean sonographic equipment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree