Job Details
- Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
- Responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA).
- 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.
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
- Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
- Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
- Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
- Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
- Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
- Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to follow established departmental procedures (Required - 0-1 years)
- Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations (Required - 0-1 years)
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Desired)
- Associate’s Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Required)
- High School Diploma (Required)
Pay Rate
$27.00 - $45.00/hour
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