Ultrasound Technologist

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The sonographer also assists the Radiologist with invasive procedures in the acute care setting.

The role provides developmentally appropriate care, treatment, and comfort measures while performing ultrasound examinations for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The sonographer performs examinations ordered by attending physicians according to department protocols, adapts examinations as needed to obtain optimum diagnostic information, and communicates appropriately with patients and the health care team. The position also supports patient safety, equipment and work-area maintenance, department accreditation, and compliance with organizational policies and expectations.

Requirements

• BLS certification, or obtain certification within three months of employment.
• Maintain current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for applicable specialties.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). If not RDMS-registered at hire, must have an Associate’s Degree in Allied Health or a Bachelor’s Degree plus successful completion of one year of a formal Diagnostic Medical Program, be registry eligible, and obtain RDMS within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sonographic equipment independently and perform diagnostic examinations as ordered by attending physicians and in accordance with department protocols.
• Communicate diagnostic examination results.
• Assist the Radiologist with invasive procedures in the acute care setting.
• Provide age-appropriate care, treatment, and comfort measures to patients from infancy through geriatric age.
• Communicate information appropriately to patients of all ages, respond to customer and patient needs, and provide or obtain assistance for non-English-speaking patients.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety and well-being of patients in the sonographic area or department.
• Integrate sonograms with laboratory results, patient history, and medical records, adapting examinations as needed to obtain optimum diagnostic information.
• Coordinate with staff to maintain effective working relationships and appropriate patient care.
• Address patient-care problems as they arise and make appropriate decisions to resolve them.
• Work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Follow Lexington Health and department policies and procedures, including service expectations and the Code of Conduct.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and the work area, and report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Maintain adequate supplies and resources for patient care in a cost-effective manner.
• Participate in maintaining department ACR accreditation.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan enrollment beginning on day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance at low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed