Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Emergency Relief

Frederick Health

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking Emergency Relief Diagnostic Sonographer to work as needed. Will require availability for weekdays, weekends, nights and holiday rotation. With limited supervision and broad direction from the Radiology Manager, Clinical Imaging Supervisor and Radiologists. 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. 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

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.
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.

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.