Ultrasonographer II - Per Diem
About The Position
Performs a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and some vascular exams. Interacts daily with patients and other medical personnel. Reviews charts, selects appropriate equipment and transducers for tests as ordered. Interviews patients, obtains necessary information, explains procedures, allays apprehensions and positions patient appropriately. Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures, i.e. amniocenteses, cyst punctures, thoracenteses, biopsies, etc. Records images on PACS, and provides images on film and paper when needed. Provides preliminary interpretation in daily logbook and may convey preliminary interpretation to requesting physician after discussion with radiologist. Views screen, detects pathology/other factors (f/u, change of shape, etc.). Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose. Assists in training of residents, staff and student sonographers. Performs routine clerical duties, answers phones, schedules patients, order supplies, distributes results, keeps work area clean, and makes entries in computer. Performs high level disinfection of Ultrasound intracavitary transducers in systems such as the Trophon EPR system. Appropriate HLD of Ultrasound transducers is necessary for patient protection and infection control. Employees are trained initially and then an annual refresher is completed.
Requirements
- Vocational or Technical training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
- Associate's degree in Ultrasound preferred.
- Registration Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer required.
- Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
- 0-1 years related work experience required.
- ARDMS certification in Abdominal and/or OB/GYN specialties.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
- Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Ultrasound preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and some vascular exams.
- Reviews charts, selects appropriate equipment and transducers for tests as ordered.
- Interviews patients, obtains necessary information, explains procedures, allays apprehensions and positions patient appropriately.
- Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures, i.e. amniocenteses, cyst punctures, thoracenteses, biopsies, etc.
- Records images on PACS, and provides images on film and paper when needed.
- Provides preliminary interpretation in daily logbook and may convey preliminary interpretation to requesting physician after discussion with radiologist.
- Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose.
- Assists in training of residents, staff and student sonographers.
- Performs routine clerical duties, answers phones, schedules patients, order supplies, distributes results, keeps work area clean, and makes entries in computer.
- Performs high level disinfection of Ultrasound intracavitary transducers in systems such as the Trophon EPR system.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Healthy and balanced life
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
