Sonographer - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic - Part-Time

OU Health•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Sonographer I performs specialized ultrasound examinations on OU Health patients to support providers in diagnosing, caring for, treating, and monitoring conditions, defects, and diseases ranging from simple to complex. The role is intended for people gaining experience as sonographers or experienced imaging professionals beginning a career in sonography. Work may take place in outpatient or inpatient settings across OU Health locations. Under general supervision, the sonographer performs provider-ordered diagnostic imaging, prepares patients and reviews clinical histories, and provides patients and family members with information about testing and expected result timelines. The role uses specialized imaging equipment and techniques, checks study quality and documentation, transfers images and technical data to the appropriate electronic health system, and prepares studies for physician reporting. It also includes equipment quality checks and maintenance, possible contrast administration under protocol, and participation in quality assurance, teaching, precepting, and onboarding activities as assigned. On-call clinical coverage outside scheduled hours may be assigned on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited sonography or imaging/radiology program as defined by ARDMS, ARRT, and/or CCI; alternatively, completion of a JRCERT-accredited military educational program that meets certification requirements for ARDMS or ARRT certification is accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Obtain, within one year of hire, one of the following certifications issued by ARDMS or ARRT: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), or Pediatric Sonography (PS); Registered Vascular Technologist (VT); Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Echocardiography (AE); Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (MSKS); or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (S).
Knowledge and skill in radiologic technology, medical imaging, patient positioning, and medical ethics.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to sonography and radiologic technologies associated with the imaging specialty credentialed to perform.
Ability to apply theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate study data or procedure documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages and patient populations served.
Knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical assignments, multitask, and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
Dependability and consistency in reporting to work as scheduled.
Sensitivity to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.

Responsibilities

Perform provider-ordered diagnostic imaging under general supervision, following safety and quality standards and focusing on patient-centered care.
Prepare patients for procedures and review clinical histories to align with provider-ordered tests.
Respond to patient and family inquiries and explain diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
Collaborate with providers and other OU Health team members to support patient care.
Use specialized imaging and ultrasound equipment and techniques in accordance with established scope-of-practice guidelines.
Conduct post-testing quality reviews to ensure required elements are complete, documented, and consistent with departmental and accreditation standards.
Transfer images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enter technical data and findings, and prepare studies for physician reporting.
Perform quality-control checks, cleaning, disinfection, and equipment maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure technical testing quality meets established protocols and applicable accreditation standards.
Administer contrast per protocol when applicable.
Assist with quality assurance and performance-improvement tasks as requested.
Provide on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when assigned.
Support academic partnerships by teaching students in the radiologic program when applicable.
Serve as a departmental preceptor, instructing and mentoring new or less experienced team members when applicable.
Assist with onboarding new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.