Sonographer H&V Jobs

• Effectively schedules add-on and emergency exams to maintain work flow.
• Is effective in complying with annual hospital and departmental safety, education and in-service requirements on a timely basis.
• Keeps the assigned areas clean and ensures adequate stock of supplies.
• Communicates equipment maintenance needs to the Lead and operates equipment safely and properly.
• Obtains an appropriate history prior to each test with each patient.
• Communicates with the patient care areas to properly prep patients and sends for patients in a timely manner.
• Adequately explains testing procedures to patients, family members as necessary, and hospital staff members connected to the care of the patient.
• Follows Quality Control standards and participates in departmental process improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Perform non-invasive vascular and/or echo testing and all duties of a Sonographer.
• Employs knowledge of the ultrasound technology to determine if an order revision is appropriate and notifies appropriate individual.
• Keeps up to date on new or revised testing protocols and with professional continuing education as required for licensure or certification.
• Responsible for seeing that there is supporting information and documentation for the exam being performed.
• Participates in Peer Review as requested and other departmental Process Improvement expectations.
• Follows established testing protocols. Produces highest possible quality study images & data by demonstrating competence on and proper use of all imaging and accessory equipment.
• Works to ensure a collaborative effort with peers to achieve maximum productivity.
• Responsible for efficient provision of services.
• Attends department meetings and shares responsibility for agenda.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound training program, with RDMS Registry in related ultrasound specialty ( Abd) or registry eligible.

Years of Experience:

• Must have at least one-year previous experience performing respective modality; OR must be a graduate of or within 6 months of hire date graduation from a diagnostic ultrasound program, preferably CAAHEP approved.

Required Skills & Knowledge :

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written / verbal).
• Basic understanding of imager configuration, DICOM standards, networking and medical records
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with hospital management, physicians and technologists.
• Current knowledge of technology and clinical advances related to cardia and/or vascular sonography.
• Working knowledge of accreditation, credentialing, and quality assurance procedures.

License & Certification :

• Must pass the registry within the first year of employment if not registered at time of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI registered or registry eligible.
• Maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by ARDMS, CCI, ICAVL and ICAE.