Diag Med Sonographer Full Time 36 hours and EOW

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

10d•$32 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer independently performs and documents a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations and specialized procedures using non-ionizing, high-frequency ultrasonic waves. The sonographer produces high-quality images for use by providers in diagnosing patients, using advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ultrasound physics, and imaging equipment. The role may include assisting with new-staff orientation and training and evaluating new equipment, procedures, and protocols. The sonographer carries out emergency procedures within authorized limits, maintains records and files, and performs routine equipment maintenance. The position receives ultrasound orders, reviews patient histories, coordinates procedure timing and preparation with physicians’ offices or nursing units, and enters patient information into the computer. It requires independently scanning requested anatomy, recognizing pathological conditions, applying judgment to extend or discontinue examinations, positioning and supporting patients, adjusting equipment and transducers, monitoring and recording findings, and taking precise measurements. The sonographer also performs special procedures, prepares sterile trays, conducts preliminary scans, and assists physicians with procedures such as biopsies, amniocentesis, lesion localization, and fetal manipulation. Clear communication of pertinent information to radiologists and other providers is required. This is a full-time, 36-hour position at Bristol Hospital’s main campus in Bristol, Connecticut, with every-other-weekend work. The work involves regular exposure to patient-care conditions, stress, and a rapid pace requiring multitasking. Physical demands include frequent varied movement and lifting more than 50 pounds as needed. The role also requires visual and hearing acuity, clear verbal communication, concentration on fine details despite interruptions, and the ability to adapt routines to patient or department needs without disrupting workflow.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved ultrasound program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Ultrasound Certification.
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification.
Complete general orientation at hire and annual fire, safety, and infection-control education, along with other hospital-mandated programs.
Physical agility for activities including walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds as needed throughout the workday.
Visual acuity correctable to normal with normal color perception; hearing acuity correctable to normal; and ability to verbalize so the average person can comprehend.
Ability to see objects near and far, hear normal sounds with some background noise, concentrate on fine detail despite interruptions, attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes, remember multiple tasks over long periods, and adjust routines to patient or department needs.

Responsibilities

Independently perform and document complex sonographic examinations and specialized procedures.
Produce high-quality ultrasound images for provider diagnosis using complex instruments and equipment.
Receive procedure orders, review patient histories, coordinate procedure timing and preparations, and enter patient information into the computer.
Set and adjust equipment controls based on the examination, patient body habits, and clinical history.
Independently scan requested anatomy using knowledge of anatomy and physiology; recognize pathological conditions and use judgment to extend or discontinue examinations as needed.
Position and support patients, adjust the transducer and controls, monitor the video screen, record observations, and measure organs and fetal parts.
Perform special procedures and preliminary scans; prepare sterile trays and assist physicians with biopsies, amniocentesis, lesion localization, and fetal manipulation.
Communicate pertinent information to radiologists and other providers.
Carry out emergency procedures within authorized limitations.
Maintain required records and files and perform routine equipment maintenance.
May assist with orientation and training of new staff and evaluation of new equipment, procedures, and protocols.