Diagnostic Sonographer-Part Time Jobs

Description:

Pay according to Union Contract-DOE

Responsible for performing all routine diagnostic ultrasound examinations, color Doppler studies, thoracentesis, Paracentesis, needle biopsy, renal biopsy. Able to work with minimum supervision and be available for standby and call back on a routine basis (there is an hour response time for Ultrasound call-in.)

Responsibilities:

• Explain procedures to patient to assure co-operation and optimum test results.
• Aid in preparation of Ultrasound policies. Maintain established policies, procedures objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Be available for standby and call back on a routine basis (there is an hour response time for Ultrasound call-in.)
• Assists with clerical duties effecting Ultrasound patients/exams.
• Prepares patient for examination and selects appropriate instrumentation in order to evaluate the body part using high frequency sound waves. During the course of the exam, images are analyzed for diagnostic value and further views that may be necessary to support the initial findings may be obtained. Anatomic and physiologic data is then recorded to support the diagnostic observations. The data is compiled and presented to the Radiologist for final evaluation.

• Familiarity with hospital patient care equipment
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Must be ARDMS certified and/or RCVT Certified
• Computer experience
• High School graduate or equivalent