Sonographer I

Phoenix Children's Hospital • Avondale, AZ

58d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of ultrasound imaging procedures to providedata for diagnosis and monitoring of disease and injuries in accordance withall applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. Requirescompetency in a variety of equipment and technology. Performs duties in arange of acute care pediatric-centered settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients forinterpretation by a radiologist. Determines proper technique and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with allapplicable standards, protocols, and procedures. Followsdepartment triage guidelines based on patient acuity and examprioritization. Maintains a safe environment for patients andfamilies, and advocates appropriately. Identifies and troubleshootsmachine malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safeoperations of ultrasound equipment. Reports service needs andpreventive maintenance issues as appropriate.
• Creates a detailed report to include pertinent medical history,ultrasound findings, and measurements for presentation tointerpreting physicians. Report is clear, concise, and grammaticallycorrect.
• Interacts professionally and projects a positive image of theultrasound team. Provides ultrasound safety information topatients, families, and all other affected parties to ensure thoroughunderstanding of the study being performed.
• Maintains professional and technical competency through thecontinual pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement by remainingapprised of current literature, practices, and new developments inthe field of ultrasound.
• Performs finalizing functions using radiology information system(RIS) to facilitate timely and accurate results and charge capture.Archives records in accordance with Radiologist(s) specifications.
• Participates in re-stocking and room turn over to provide forefficient, effective, and safe department operations. Followsestablished infection prevention policies and procedures forproper transducer cleaning.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees