Ultrasound Sonographer (PRN) - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Washington University in St Louis•Forest Park, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physicians. Assists physicians with procedures, providing sonographic guidance during the process, obtaining necessary supplies and equipment, and monitoring patient needs. Teaches ultrasound procedures and techniques to visitors in the department such as residents, students, fellows, and new sonographers. Enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and conferences. Maintains documentation as required, including patient files, performs data entry, and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes. Develops film through automatic processing, monitoring darkroom supplies and equipment. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Performs phlebotomy and injections when required. Assists with maintaining supplies and equipment. Assists clerical staff with front desk support when needed.

Requirements

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardio - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Communication
Darkroom Supplies
Medical Ultrasound
Procedure Training
Supply Management
Ultrasound Equipment

Responsibilities

Performs ultrasound examinations per scanning protocols, correcting patient history with examination and presents study to physician for examination while adhering to patient schedules.
Assists physicians with procedures, providing sonographic guidance during process, obtains necessary supplies and equipment and monitors patient needs assisting physicians with patient support.
Teaches ultrasound procedures and techniques to visitors in the department such as residents, students, fellows and new sonographers and enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and conferences.
Maintains documentation as required including patient files, performs data entry and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes.
Develops film through automatic processing, monitoring darkroom supplies and equipment.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Performs phlebotomy and injections when required.
Assists with maintaining supplies and equipment.
Assists clerical staff with front desk support when needed.