Medical Sonographer I - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

79d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Ultrasonographer is responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound and the performance of all dynamic ultrasound procedures requiring a level of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, not requiring direct supervision. The Ultrasound department is multi-disciplinary, including abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts vascular studies, and echocardiography. If the incumbent is not qualified in echocardiography or vascular examinations, training in these modalities is expected to be completed within one year of the date of hire. The Ultrasonographer contributes to teaching and inservices, strives to develop and enhance Ultrasound skills, shares call responsibilities, performs administrative duties, and ensures the efficient operation of the department. In the absence of an immediate supervisor, the Ultrasonographer may assume a leadership role in the department. The employee strives to fulfill the mission statement of the hospital.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an ultrasound-training program.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registry eligible.
• Demonstrates an equivalent combination of education and/or experience specifically in ultrasound.
• Six months or more experience preferred.
• CPR certification (BLS) required.
• ARDMS required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of safe and effective operation of Ultrasound units.
• Adheres to Safe Use and Disposal policy for Cidex (Safety equip, PPD).
• Works efficiently and independently and completes work assignments including exam and worksheets.
• Utilizes correct transducer and exam settings to optimize equipment performance and safety (ALARA: As Low As Reasonable Allowable).
• Effectively utilizes Affinity, Pac's EDM and Scheduling program.
• Verifies patient identification (2 identifiers), examination requested and utilizes time out for invasive procedures.
• Completes advanced competencies for: Biopsy/Invasive Procedures, Stress, Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo and Transesophageal Echo.
• Accommodates requests for ultrasound examinations.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees