Echo Tech Acute I Sonographer

Trinity Health • Waterloo, IA

75d

About The Position

The position involves performing quality ultrasound procedures by utilizing proper positioning skills and technical factors, as well as a knowledge of anatomical structures pertinent to the patient population ranging from infants to geriatrics. The role includes conducting clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations, using independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Cognitive sonographic skills are employed to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information, and images. The position also requires educating patients about the exams being performed and obtaining consent when necessary, while practicing proper safety in accordance with established standards. Each patient is assessed for proper preparation and scanning protocol for each ordered exam, and safety precautions are observed when handling patients and during examinations. Daily visual inspections of all equipment are performed to ensure safety and cleanliness, and the operation of 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound units with appropriate transducers is required to perform and adequately ascertain the location of specific organs, demonstrating recorded images that reflect accurate measurements. Basic patient care skills are also demonstrated, and verification of the correct patient using two patient identifiers is mandatory before beginning an exam.

Requirements

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as RDMS, RDCS, RVT, or RMSKS.
• If not registered, must be board-eligible and become registered with ARDMS within one year of hire.
• Maintain active registry status with ARDMS (30 CME's every 3 years/annual payment).
• Complete Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within six months of hire and every three years thereafter.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain every two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality ultrasound procedures using proper positioning skills and technical factors.
• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Use independent judgment to differentiate between normal and pathologic findings during exams.
• Identify, record, and adapt procedures based on anatomical and pathological information.
• Educate patients about the exams and obtain consent when necessary.
• Practice safety in accordance with established standards during procedures.
• Assess each patient for proper preparation and scanning protocol for exams.
• Observe safety precautions when handling patients and during examinations.
• Perform daily visual inspections of all equipment for safety and cleanliness.
• Operate ultrasound units with appropriate transducers to ascertain organ locations and demonstrate accurate measurements.
• Verify correct patient using two patient identifiers before exams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree