Sonographer - Williston

McKenzie Health•Williston, ND

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to interpreting radiologist protocols. The role verifies provider orders for accuracy and completeness and supports patient comfort, modesty, safety, and excellent image quality throughout the diagnostic process. Superior customer service is central to the patient experience. The employer prefers candidates with experience in multiple modalities who are willing to learn additional modalities, including women's health. The Sonographer performs patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of healthcare errors. Work includes ultrasound examinations, image and worksheet documentation, patient assessment and positioning, safe equipment handling, aseptic practices, and IV management for Radiology needs. The role may include taking ultrasound calls after regular department hours according to a monthly schedule. The employer may assign, reassign, or eliminate duties as necessary; the listed job features are not exhaustive and may change.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Graduation from an accredited School of Ultrasonography.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Pass a background check and drug screening.
Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Sonographers performing echocardiograms must be registered or registry eligible in Adult Echo.
Sonographers performing breast imaging must be registered or registry eligible in Breast.
Certified by the State of North Dakota to practice and administer ultrasound.
Maintain current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for the specialty, as appropriate.
Current BCLS certification.
Registry-eligible candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiple ultrasound modalities and willingness to learn additional modalities, including women's health.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) experience.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to interpreting radiologist protocols and verify provider orders for accuracy and completeness.
Interact professionally with patients and families, explain procedures, address comfort and modesty, and provide care appropriate to patient condition and age, including pediatric, geriatric, and general populations.
Perform ultrasound examinations using knowledge of abdominal, pelvic, small-parts, cardiac, and routine vascular physiology and disease.
Perform Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) scans.
When supported by Medical Staff policy, provide an emergent impression to the ordering provider when needed; providers should refer to official Radiology reports.
Record images and complete required worksheets for the interpreting Radiologist.
Assess pain that interferes with imaging and contact the appropriate physician for intervention.
Follow ALARA principles to use the lowest dose that achieves acceptable diagnostic image quality.
Select appropriate equipment, technique, and protocol, and determine suitable anatomical posture and positioning for procedures.
Handle equipment safely.
Practice medical and surgical aseptic procedures and follow universal precautions.
Manage or start IVs for Radiology needs.
Help maintain basic records and reports.
Assist in training students and ancillary personnel.
Take ultrasound calls according to the monthly schedule after regular department hours when needed.