Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Per diem
About The Position
Performs a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and assists clinicians under their direction. The role uses sonographic techniques to demonstrate normal and abnormal anatomy, assists radiologists with special and invasive procedures, and supports patient care, departmental quality management, and day-to-day operations. The sonographer also prepares billing and dictation information, maintains equipment and workstations, helps manage supplies, instructs rotating radiology residents and students, enters patient information into the computer system, and chaperones patients when necessary. Employees are expected to support YNHHS’s Vision, Mission, and Values and contribute to Bridgeport Hospital’s patient-centered, coordinated care approach.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year of experience.
- ARDMS certification or eligibility for certification.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures using appropriate techniques to demonstrate normal and abnormal anatomy.
- Assist radiologists with special procedures, including biopsies, and with invasive procedures.
- Prepare requisitions with codes, charges, and pertinent information for billing and dictations.
- Maintain workstations and equipment, including cleaning equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Contribute to quality management and quality control activities for the assigned area.
- Instruct radiology residents and students who rotate through the department and review departmental procedures with them.
- Assist in procuring supplies and check inventory to maintain adequate supply levels.
- Plan and implement care for assigned patients, applying knowledge of developmental stages and concepts for adult patients.
- Enter applicable patient demographic information into the department computer system according to program and departmental protocol.
- Support patient satisfaction and wait-time measures.
- Chaperone patients when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
