SEH-SONOGRAPHER

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

About The Position

Performs ultrasound examinations on emergency room patients, inpatients, and outpatients in accordance with physicians’ orders. Prepares patients for examinations, obtains relevant history, explains procedures, and positions patients appropriately. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to radiologists, and assists with specialized procedures as directed. Maintains patient records, diagnostic imaging equipment, examination rooms, quality control, and ultrasound supply inventory. Transports patients between hospital departments as needed and performs clerical duties such as answering phones, scheduling or canceling exams, assisting patients, filing records, retrieving films, and entering information into Epic. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs and supports the organization’s mission, values, policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.

Requirements

ARDMS certification is required within one year of board eligibility.
Minimum of one year of related ultrasonography experience.
Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Knowledge of ultrasonography techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to radiology, including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates.
Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff, including explaining technical information in non-technical terms.
Analytical ability to assess patients’ conditions and determine the images necessary for satisfactory diagnosis.
Ability to adapt to multiple priorities and demands, address patients’ emotional needs and concerns, complete multiple exams in a timely manner, and perform tasks accurately with attention to detail.
Ability to use a keyboard as required for essential duties.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for ultrasound examinations by obtaining relevant history, explaining the procedure, and positioning patients.
Perform ultrasound examinations in accordance with physicians’ orders.
Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the radiologist in a timely manner.
Assist radiologists with specialized procedures as directed.
Prepare and maintain patient records and files.
Maintain diagnostic imaging equipment and ultrasound examination rooms; perform quality control tests and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Maintain an adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies and order supplies as needed.
Transport patients to and from hospital departments as needed.
Perform clerical tasks, including answering phones, scheduling and canceling exams, assisting patients at the main window, retrieving films, filing records, and entering information into Epic.
Attend staff meetings and in-service programs.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives, and follow its policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.