Sonographer - PRN

WVU Medicine•Fairview Heights, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care which support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Must have the ability to follow directions both written and verbal in English.
Works with people utilizing a teamwork approach.
Must have the ability to prioritize work tasks and multi-task.
Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
Stand and walk for six to seven hours a day.
Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
Ability to push ultrasound machine for portable exams

Responsibilities

Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department as identified through professional literature, department protocol, policy and procedure.
Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable).
Reviews the physician’s request completely for information on the procedure to be performed for each patient; refers any questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing the study.
Produces images of optimal quality.
Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
Assesses patient’s needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
Performs as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography education program as identified through professional literature, department, institutional and sonography education programs(s) protocol, policy and procedure.
Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs.
Maintains professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
Participates in in-house training and development offerings and applies the resultant skills and knowledge to position performance, monitored by supervision.
Display imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, WVUH Behavior Standards, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
Performs High Level Disinfection of ultrasound equipment per department policy.