Ultrasonographer - Ultrasound Heart Center - FT - Day
About The Position
Produces two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties. Essential Job Duties Selects appropriate equipment/transducer for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination/protocol. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced. Demonstrates knowledge of and performs department exam protocols. Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination. Accurately enters required data into Lumedx (PACS) system. Completes and participates in Quality Improvement evaluation as needed/assigned. Starts equipment, which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film. Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record of internal examination. Disinfects equipment and area. Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Completion of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program through an accredited organization or on the job training in ultrasound that led to registry.
- Required Customer service experience.
- Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS ARDMS-Sonography or CCI-Sonography or ARRT-Sonography are also accepted dependent upon department. Required
- Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Ultrasound Preferred
- Experience in a hospital or clinical setting. Preferred
Responsibilities
- Selects appropriate equipment/transducer for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination/protocol.
- Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
- Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and performs department exam protocols.
- Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
- Accurately enters required data into Lumedx (PACS) system.
- Completes and participates in Quality Improvement evaluation as needed/assigned.
- Starts equipment, which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
- Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
- Disinfects equipment and area.
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
