Radiology - Ultrasound Tech - PRN

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures, within the scope permitted by law and supported by the sonographer’s education, clinical experience, demonstrated competency, and appropriate ARDMS certifications. The role independently operates sonographic equipment and performs and communicates the results of diagnostic examinations. The sonographer is responsible for daily sonography laboratory operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance and failure reporting, and quality assessment. The position requires maintaining high medical ethics, developing professional knowledge as the field and procedures evolve, and supporting safe, patient-centered care in collaboration with the health care team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Radiologic Technology program with ARDMS.
Active American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in the appropriate specialty or specialties.
Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for the appropriate specialty or specialties.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the ultrasound modality.
Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment and evaluate sonograms to obtain appropriate diagnostic information.
Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records, and adapt examinations as needed.
Ability to use independent judgment to obtain optimum diagnostic sonographic information.
Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the health care team, recognizing the nature of sonographic examinations and patients’ needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
Ability to follow established departmental procedures, work efficiently, and cope with emergency situations.
Physical and emotional health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
Strength sufficient to lift some patients and move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessments and requested diagnostic sonography examinations as ordered by the attending physician.
Use sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures based on anatomy, pathology, diagnostic information, and images.
Use independent judgment to distinguish normal from pathologic findings and obtain appropriate diagnostic information.
Analyze sonograms alongside patient history and other relevant information, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
Prepare preliminary reports and contact referring physicians when required by established procedures.
Coordinate work schedules with the Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to ensure workload coverage.
Organize the daily work schedule and complete related clerical duties, patient logs, and exam billing forms.
Ensure the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients while in the sonographer’s care.
Assist with daily sonographic laboratory operations and coordinate with staff to support appropriate patient care.
Address patient-care problems and make decisions to resolve them appropriately.
Maintain ultrasound equipment and the work area, ensure adequate supplies, and report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Participate in laboratory accreditation maintenance and quality assessment.
Provide education to members of the health care team about sonographic procedure requirements when requested.
Maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with hospitals, referral or commercial agencies, the public, and the health care team.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.