Ultrasonographer - PRN

Children's Mercy KC•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasonographer performs non-cardiac ultrasound examinations of all body parts, including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities, as well as spectral and color Doppler studies. The role demonstrates and recognizes anatomy for interpretation or intervention by or at the request of a radiologist, uses professional judgment, maintains conduct complementary to medical ethics, and applies appropriate patient care while recognizing patient conditions that are essential to completing procedures successfully. The technologist performs ultrasound procedures according to department protocols, assists radiologists with appropriate procedures, and performs essential RIS/HIS functions. The position participates in performance improvement and LEAN activities focused on patient care, organizational processes, patient safety, and quality, and supports Children’s Mercy’s service excellence program, mission, values, and strategic plan. This is an onsite, PRN position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Passed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI/physics) exam.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography credential with an Abdomen specialty (AB-RDMS) required within 90 days.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography credential with a Pediatric Sonography specialty (PS-RDMS) required within 2 years.
BLS certification required within 30 days.
Seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment; new employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if found non-immune or lacking evidence of vaccination, subject to medical or religious exemptions.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric sonographic experience; additional on-the-job training will be provided.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography–Registered Vascular Technologist certification (RDMS-RVT).
Other ARDMS credentials and one year of clinical ultrasound experience may be substituted for completion of an accredited ultrasound program.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound procedures according to department protocol.
Perform non-cardiac ultrasound examinations of body parts, including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities, and perform spectral and color Doppler studies.
Demonstrate and recognize anatomy for interpretation or intervention by, or at the request of, a radiologist.
Apply appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential to successful completion of procedures.
Assist radiologists with appropriate procedures.
Perform essential RIS/HIS functions.
Participate in performance improvement activities designed to improve patient care or organizational processes.
Perform and maintain LEAN practices related to patient safety and quality.
Participate in department and hospital LEAN improvement activities aligned with the five True North Pillars.
Support the CMH Service Excellence Program through knowledge of CMH Shared Values, Mission and Vision, and Strategic Plan.