Sonographer

Position #: 24000DCA
Position: Sonographer
UH Facility: Lake West Medical Center
Shift: PRN
Status: Per Diem
Work Days of Week: PRN

City: Willoughby

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At University Hospitals, everything we do is focused on helping patients and their families achieve optimal health, realize improved quality of life, and get back to what’s most important in their lives.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where the best allied health professionals and support staff can learn, grow and make a real, positive impact on all those we serve. An allied health career with University Hospitals provides the opportunity for you to Be the Difference.

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

A Brief Overview

A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.

What You Will Do

Provide quality sonographic images in a timely manner.
Assures a safe and clean environment.
Maintains knowledge of technical skills.
Successfully completes ultrasound scans.
Answers the phone and completes documentation appropriately.
Collaborates effectively with staff/co-workers.
Demonstrates age-specific knowledge.
Adheres to hospital safety standards
Perform , follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures
Take responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED RDMS and/or RVT certified or one year from date of hire to become certified (Required)

Work Experience

One year experience in scanning Abdominal, Vascular, Gynecology and OB/GYN (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical procedures (Required proficiency)
Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of various types of ultrasound equipment. (Required proficiency)
Basic knowledge of oxygen tanks, suction machines and IVAC pumps. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of computer stored images (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and/or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) (Required within 1 Year) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

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