Sonographer Extern

American Addiction Centers

1d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, as-needed Sonographer Extern position during school. The role involves operating ultrasound equipment to perform general and/or vascular procedures, accurately differentiating between normal and pathologic findings, and reviewing patient medical records for necessary clinical information. The extern will position patients, select appropriate transducers and technical factors, and ensure patient safety and comfort. They will use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures, accurately label images, and maintain records in accordance with regulatory agencies. The position also includes entering patient and study information into the radiology information system, documenting billing codes, identifying equipment performance issues, and communicating findings to the appropriate physician. The extern must demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
• Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) months training in an accredited program in Sonography.
• Clinical competency in abdominal, pelvic and routine vascular exams or those sonographic 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general and/or vascular procedures/studies.
• Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.
• Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree