Sonographer - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic - Part-Time

OU Health•Tulsa, OK

16h

About The Position

The Sonographer I performs specialized ultrasound examinations on OU Health patients to aid providers in the diagnosis, care, treatment, and surveillance of conditions, defects, and diseases ranging from simple to complex. The position 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 environments across OU Health locations. Under general supervision, the sonographer performs diagnostic imaging as ordered by a care provider, prepares patients and reviews clinical histories, and helps ensure testing is safe, high quality, and patient-centered. The role includes operating specialized imaging and ultrasound equipment, reviewing test quality and documentation, transferring images and data to electronic health systems, and preparing studies for physician reporting. The sonographer may administer contrast per protocol, assist with quality improvement, teach students, mentor or onboard colleagues, and provide assigned on-call coverage outside regular hours.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited sonography or imaging/radiology program as defined by ARDMS, ARRT, and/or CCI, or complete a JRCERT-accredited military educational program that meets certification requirements for ARDMS or ARRT certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association is required.
Obtain within one year of hire one of the listed ARDMS or ARRT certifications: RDMS Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), Pediatric Sonography (PS), Registered Vascular Technologist (VT), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography (AE), Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (MSKS), or ARRT (S).
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in radiologic technology, medical imaging, patient positioning, and medical ethics.
Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge relevant to sonography and the radiologic technologies associated with the imaging specialty credential held.
Apply theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate study data or procedure documentation.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and patient populations served.
Know and apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
Prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments.
Multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.
Work effectively as part of a diverse team.
Report to work as scheduled with consistency and dependability.
Be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
Maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging on patients as ordered by a care provider.
Ensure testing is performed safely and to high-quality standards with a focus on patient-centered care.
Prepare patients for procedures and review clinical history to align with provider-ordered tests.
Respond to patient and family inquiries with clear information about diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
Collaborate with providers and other OU Health team members to provide patient care.
Use specialized imaging and ultrasound equipment and techniques in accordance with established scope-of-practice guidelines.
Conduct post-testing quality reviews to confirm required elements are completed, documented, and aligned 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, disinfecting, and equipment maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure testing meets established technical protocols and applicable accreditation standards.
Administer contrast per protocol when needed.
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.
Engage in teaching students in the radiologic program in support of OU Health academic partnerships.
Serve as a departmental preceptor, instruct and mentor less experienced team members, and assist with onboarding.
Perform other duties as assigned.