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)
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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
