Multispecialty Sonographer Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer performs basic to advanced ultrasound services, including abdominal, obstetric/gynecologic, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small-parts imaging. The sonographer reviews the patient’s clinical history to identify the purpose of the examination, frames the clinical questions to be answered, and expands the examination when needed. The role works with patients, physicians, students, and other imaging team members to support accurate studies and quality patient care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program.
Two years of experience.
Meet qualifications in at least two specialties among Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts; work at least 25% of the time in the second modality. Pediatric and adult scopes are separate specialties by certification.
Familiarity with approved clinical protocols for each ultrasound examination performed.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology for each specialty.
Knowledge of infection control and precautionary procedures.
Knowledge of laws concerning patient confidentiality and privacy.
Effective oral and written communication with healthcare providers, including sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
Skill in using computers and medical equipment.
Ability to provide quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Ability to take call, if required.
Required certification/license: one or more applicable credentials listed in the posting, including FE, MSK, RDCS, RDCS-AE, RDCS-PE, RDMS, RDMS-AB, RDMS-BR, RDMS-OB, RDMS-PS, or RVT.
For ARDMS in AB or OB, or RVT (ARDMS): two years of related multispecialty experience and two credentials in separate specialties from the listed ARDMS, ARRT, or RMSKS credential options.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Perform specialty ultrasound procedures using appropriate equipment and techniques, and make measurements needed for accurate, high-quality interpretation.
Identify and define abnormalities specific to the procedure; extend the examination or deviate from standard techniques when appropriate; correlate other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function; and use appropriate protection measures.
Assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies when needed.
Prepare patients, obtain clinical histories including physical findings and laboratory data, tailor imaging techniques for comprehensive examinations, explain the examination, and answer patient questions.
Follow imaging policies, procedures, and workflows for PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and BioMed services.
Record statistics, perform daily maintenance of the ultrasound lab and equipment, and report malfunctions.
Serve as a resource to team members, physicians, and students on equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies.
Work with ultrasound team members to maintain quality processes and follow protocols; assist with accreditation activities as delegated.
Implement protocols as technology evolves and ensure implementation of and adherence to system standards.
Perform equipment quality checks according to manufacturer recommendations and troubleshoot equipment as required.
Provide quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Take call if required.