Sonographer - Full Time - Evenings

Best Care•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Sonographer to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. This full-time position involves an evening shift from Monday to Friday, 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, with a 10% shift differential. The role also includes an on-call requirement at Methodist Hospital. The culture at Nebraska Methodist Health System, known as 'The Meaning of Care,' emphasizes exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment where employees are valued and make a real difference in the community. The organization offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered or board eligible required.
Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Technology program required.
Participation in mandatory inservices and continuing education as mandated by policies & procedures, and as directed by supervisors.
One year general and vascular Sonography preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography registered or board eligible required.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential is required within one year of employment.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as hospital personnel and coworkers required.
Ability to effectively organize work in order to perform several tasks at once required.
Must be able to follow established Universal Standard and Radiation Safety precautions.
Position requires flexibility to accommodate fluctuation in daily schedule, including but not limited to overtime, irregular hours or on-call responsibilities.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force (Medium Work).

Nice To Haves

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential of the Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
Identifies each patient by ID band verification and birth date, and ensures patient understanding of the pending procedure.
Covers appropriate body parts and positions patients correctly, following appropriate guidelines and departmental protocols.
Performs exams as priority dictates and as directed, critiquing each exam for technical and positional accuracy and making necessary corrections.
Follows American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines.
Checks all films with a Radiologist and discusses end results.
Reviews orders for clinical and demographic consistency and verifies accuracy prior to the exam.
Assists physicians, patients, and coworkers as needed and seeks opportunities to provide patient care.
Understands and supports the direction and workflow of the department, maintaining awareness of ongoing exams and assisting coworkers.
Provides exam information and status updates to pertinent staff members and relieves coworkers from procedures/exams as necessary.
Is in the department and ready to work at the start of the scheduled shift and has processes in place to allow for leaving at the end of the scheduled shift.
Obtains and consolidates all images, reports, and history with completed exam information for review.
Takes call and coordinates inpatient procedure flow (Hospital Only).
Provides management of ultrasound department workflow and patient exam flow.
Is willing and able to fill in shifts or trade days when needed at any time.
Maintains a working knowledge of Cerner, starting and completing own exams correctly and in a timely manner.
Consistently uses the Online Worklist to monitor orders and order status and verifies correct images matched with orders.
Demonstrates knowledge of RIS/PACS/Navicare/Outlook/Angel/mhsintranet/Nighthawk.
Consistently uses Exam Management for order modification, to document comments, and film usage/repeats.
Shows a working knowledge of Folder Media and Order View/Entry capabilities.
Consistently uses Film Tracking to document the movement of films throughout their usage.
Maintains working knowledge of Outlook and mhsintranet.
Able to perform clean-up functions on PACS workstation.
Maintains working knowledge of Navicare and Nighthawk.
Ensures proper patient identification on all images to comply with department policies and procedures.
Willingly seeks opportunities to provide patient care or assist others as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge of department guidelines through responsible behavior/actions.
Maintains an updated ARDMS license.
Ensures that call reports and/or other specifications are followed through.
Reports issues/concerns as soon as possible and provides assistance with resolution/follow-up.
Provides and monitors “on the job training” per Methodist College standards.
Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with students and instructors.
Provides leadership and guidance for students' clinical experience.
Maintains patient confidentiality coinciding with HIPAA and student/co-worker confidentiality coinciding with FERPA.
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment.
Shows confidence and competency in all age-specific categories.
Ensures patient comfort and understanding of ordered exams.
Completes age-specific evaluations.
Provides care for the optimal patient experience.
Actively participates to perfect customer service and communication by building a great team system.
Talks to others to convey information effectively with respect, empathy, and compassion.
Gives full attention to what other people are saying, asking questions as appropriate to better understand what is happening.