Sonographer - Dean McGee Eye Institute - Oklahoma Health Center

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Description: Under immediate to general supervision, performs technical procedures that require application of high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Prepares patients for examinations and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physician to be performed Performs basic to advanced level ultrasound procedures in assigned specialty service area utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques in accordance with established clinical practice standards, guidelines and protocols Interacts with physicians, staff, family and patient to develop and implement the plan of care Communicates clinical findings and makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel Assists in prioritizing and ensuring completion of clinical and non-clinical work assignments Prepares and presents in-services pertinent to assigned service area General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved program for Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology.
0-3 years of experience required.
Eligible for registry as a Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.
Incumbents may continue in the position for up to 6 months and must pass the registry as a Sonographer within that timeframe. Failure to satisfy these conditions may result in termination of employment with OU Health.
Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and ultrasound equipment such as B-Scanner, Real Time, Doppler (pulsed wave and color flow), Echocardiographic 2-D and M-Mode.
Skill in performing ultrasound examinations.
Based on specific assignment, skill in performing general abdomen, o-gyn, small parts, pediatric and limited vascular ultrasound examinations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and other staff members.
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examinations and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physician to be performed
Performs basic to advanced level ultrasound procedures in assigned specialty service area utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques in accordance with established clinical practice standards, guidelines and protocols
Interacts with physicians, staff, family and patient to develop and implement the plan of care
Communicates clinical findings and makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
Assists in prioritizing and ensuring completion of clinical and non-clinical work assignments
Prepares and presents in-services pertinent to assigned service area
Performs other duties as assigned