Sonographer - PRN and Part-time

Jersey Community Hospital • Jerseyville, IL

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About The Position

The position requires an understanding of growth and development principles to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide appropriate care. The individual will demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform diagnostic Ultrasound procedures, recognizing both normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology. The role involves deviating from routine procedures when incidental abnormalities are identified and correlating clinical history with exam information. Proper patient identification and preparation for procedures are essential, along with maintaining current knowledge of techniques and equipment. The individual will adjust and operate equipment to ensure correct application for each study, transport patients to and from the department, and assist in general patient care. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, greeting and directing patients and visitors, and performing clerical duties. The use of PACS to maintain accurate records and transfer studies is also required. Positive communication and interpersonal skills are crucial to ensure excellent patient care.

Requirements

• ARDMS board certification required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferred.
• Echo vascular experience preferred.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge/skills to meet certification/licensure/performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Perform diagnostic Ultrasound procedures and recognize normal/abnormal anatomy and pathology.
• Deviate from routine procedures when incidental abnormalities are identified.
• Correlate clinical history with information obtained from exams.
• Ensure proper patient identification and preparation for procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of techniques and equipment.
• Adjust and operate equipment for correct application in studies.
• Transport patients to and from the department and assist in general patient care.
• Answer phones, greet and direct patients and visitors, and perform clerical duties.
• Utilize PACS to maintain accurate records and transfer studies.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees