Sonographer Extern

Advocate Health • Kenosha, WI

2d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Sonographer Extern operates ultrasound equipment to perform general and/or vascular procedures and studies. The role involves obtaining and reviewing clinical information, positioning patients, selecting transducers and technical factors, and adapting procedures to produce accurate images while maintaining patient safety and comfort. The extern analyzes sonograms alongside medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. The position also includes accurate image labeling, recordkeeping, entering patient and study information into the radiology information system, documenting billing codes, and reporting equipment issues.

The extern must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. The position requires current enrollment in an accredited or approved sonography program, at least twelve months of sonography training, verified clinical competency in applicable exams, and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved sonography program.
• Completion of at least twelve months of training in an accredited sonography program.
• Clinical competency in abdominal, pelvic, and routine vascular exams, or exams routinely performed by the hiring department; competency must be verified by the Sonography Program Director.
• Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility, and organization policies and protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for communicating with patients and caregivers.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage simultaneous assignments.
• Flexibility in scheduling and adaptability to constant change.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Clear speech, vision, and hearing.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiation hazards and blood or body fluids.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to perform general and/or vascular procedures and studies.
• Differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Review medical records for patient history, laboratory results, and physician orders; obtain necessary information from patients and compare requisitions with physician orders.
• Position patients and select transducers and technical factors to obtain appropriate images while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Use sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures based on anatomical, pathological, diagnostic, and image information.
• Identify and label images with the patient's name, medical record unit number, and scan location or position.
• Maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements, enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, and document procedure billing codes.
• Identify equipment performance issues, communicate them to appropriate staff, and evaluate new products and equipment for possible future use.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information with medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and needs, using knowledge of growth and development and following departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation, potential premium and incentive pay, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed