Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) I

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer prepares and educates patients for examinations, positions them to demonstrate the area of interest, and selects appropriate ultrasound equipment and imaging parameters to produce quality images. The role uses clinical and technical knowledge to provide physicians with information for accurate diagnosis and assists physicians with specialized and invasive ultrasound procedures using aseptic surgical techniques. The sonographer supports patients’ physical and psychological needs to promote safety and comfort, helps maintain departmental supplies and equipment, and coordinates work for productive and timely completion in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The position also supports observation of new employees, maintains professional development and continuing education, and provides service excellence consistent with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES commitment: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. Other work-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology.
Meet one of the stated credentialing pathways: ARDMS credentialing, with the ARDMS registry examination to be passed within one year of hire; or current ARRT registration in sonography.
Register with ARDMS in both Abdomen and OB/GYN within one year of hire.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain all certifications and registrations as active and current.

Responsibilities

Prepare, assess, and educate patients for examinations.
Position patients to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest and select appropriate imaging equipment for the examination or procedure.
Select technical factors, parameters, and sequences to produce quality images; optimize imaging parameters based on patient habitus as needed.
Use clinical and technical knowledge to provide physicians with information required for accurate diagnosis.
Assist physicians with specialized and invasive ultrasound procedures as required, using aseptic surgical techniques.
Address patients’ physical and psychological needs during examinations and procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.
Requisition supplies and equipment, obtain maintenance and repair services, and prepare forms required for continued departmental operation.
Coordinate work to maximize productivity and efficiency and ensure timely completion in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Support observation of new employees on departmental procedures and operations (Tech 2 and Tech 3).
Participate in professional self-growth and development, including maintaining CEUs/CME credits.
Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers in keeping with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES commitment.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested.