Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

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About The Position

The Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer prepares and educates patients for ultrasound examinations, positions patients to demonstrate the area of interest, and selects appropriate imaging equipment and technical parameters to produce quality images. The sonographer applies clinical and technical knowledge to provide physicians with information needed for accurate diagnosis and assists physicians with specialized and invasive ultrasound procedures using aseptic surgical techniques. The role provides for patients’ physical and psychological needs and helps ensure their safety and comfort. It also includes coordinating work for timely, efficient completion in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; supporting observation of department procedures by new employees (Tech 2 and Tech 3); maintaining professional development and required continuing education; and contributing to the operation of the department through supply and equipment requests and arranging maintenance or repair services. The position consistently provides service excellence in keeping with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES commitment: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. Other work-related duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology.
Meet one of the following qualifications: ARDMS credentialing (with the registry exam to be taken and passed within one year of hire), or current ARRT registration in sonography.
Be registered in both Abdomen and OB/GYN by ARDMS 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.
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 needed for accurate diagnosis.
Assist physicians with specialized and invasive ultrasound procedures, practicing aseptic surgical techniques.
Address patients’ physical and psychological needs during examinations and procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
Request supplies and equipment, maintenance, and repair services, and prepare related forms needed for continued department operation.
Coordinate work to maximize productivity and efficiency and ensure timely completion in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Support observation of department procedures and operations by new employees (Tech 2 and Tech 3).
Participate in professional growth and development activities, including maintaining CEUs/CME credits.
Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers in a manner reflecting Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES commitment.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested.