Ultrasonographer

OhioHealth • Augusta, GA

289d

About The Position

This position independently performs requested ultrasound examinations, searching for any possible pathology as indicated by the patient's symptoms/medical history and/or results from previous testing. He/She reviews and discusses the ultrasound findings with the radiologist and a diagnosis is made.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support Certification
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification
• 1-2 yrs ultrasound training from an accredited training program.
• Must have passed the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Must have passed the abdominal or OB/GYN and physics/instrumentation.
• 1-2 yrs previous ultrasound experience (clinical training acceptable).
• BLS Certification.
• Vascular Sonographers must be certified and currently registered or registry eligible as RVT or RVS or RT(VS), at the time of hire.
• Recent graduates from an accredited program of study, who are registry-eligible, must obtain an appropriate credential within 12 months of the date of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Performs various ultrasound examinations. Subjectively interprets information based on judgmental decisions by Ultrasonographers, requiring in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Maintains complete knowledge of wave form physics, i.e., time gain compensation curves, attenuation factors, etc., required to set equipment variable properly for appropriate imaging of specific anatomy.
• Assists Radiologists with performance of invasive procedures.
• Independently evaluates normal vs. abnormal test results in correlation with patient history, previous examinations, lab results, etc.
• Independently gives preliminary ultrasound results to attending physicians, surgeons, residents, etc. regarding any vascular ultrasound procedures as determined by site accreditation.
• Teaches/educates imaging students, medical students and residents in basic scanning methods and instrumentation of ultrasound.
• Maintains equipment and stocks supplies. Performs quality control procedures and maintains documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree