Sonographer, PRN

American Addiction Centers • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This PRN Sonographer position is responsible for positioning patients and selecting appropriate technical factors and equipment to obtain high-quality scans, utilizing any necessary immobilization techniques. The role involves operating portable ultrasound equipment for procedures throughout the hospital and assisting physicians by suggesting technical factors for optimal studies. The Sonographer will obtain pertinent patient history for radiologist interpretation and work closely with radiologists when requested. Maintaining positive guest relations, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring patient and staff well-being are key aspects of the role. The position also includes maintaining annual CPR certification, operating equipment safely, using standard precautions, and adhering to hospital disaster, fire, and evacuation policies. Promoting patient safety by reporting issues and participating in safety initiatives is expected. The role requires attending mandatory in-services and meetings, maintaining department records (inventories, patient statistics), and ensuring adequate supplies. Accurate patient record maintenance, assembling daily schedules, preparing patient folders, and preparing ultrasound rooms with necessary equipment and supplies are also responsibilities. The Sonographer will utilize the Hospital Information Computer Systems, stay updated on ultrasound skills and developments, and provide instruction and assistance to students or orientating technologists. Treating all patients and customers with respect and compassion, utilizing appropriate phone etiquette, and providing a private environment for patients are essential. Maintaining patient confidentiality according to hospital policies is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a program approved by ARDMS.
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques.
• Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
• Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
• Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
• Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation.
• Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed.
• Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed.
• Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered during daily activities.
• Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times.
• Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department.
• Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department’s policies and procedures on safety.
• Uses standard Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure.
• Maintain hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Attends mandatory in-services / meetings.
• Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records.
• Maintains correct patient records as required.
• Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.
• Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
• Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound.
• Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound.
• Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.
• Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.
• Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree