Description

Essential Functions :

• Able to consistently determine and present high quality exams to the radiologists.
• Applies sonographic sectional anatomy knowledge to assess for disease processes or other pathology and displays images using proper ultrasound scanning techniques.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, quality control and quality assurance, specialized techniques, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Assists the physician in performing procedures.
• Performs all ultrasound examinations in a competent and professional manner.
• Consistently performs clinically proficient sonographic procedures using principles of ultrasound physics and human anatomy and physiology.
• Develops and maintains teamwork.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accepts additional responsibilities.
• Is on time and prepared to work scheduled hours. Reviews patients condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions.
• Determines area and method of scanning; properly positions the patient.
• Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
• Educates the patient and / or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required :

Education - High School Diploma / GED Equivalent : General Studies

Graduate - Radiology Program with additional ultrasound training or Sonography program

Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or

ARRT with Advanced Ultrasound Certification

Preferred :

Education - Associates : Related Field

Experience - 1 years of Sonographer Experience; 1 years of Staff Technologist Experience

Policy Number : MIS-7040-115 - Caregivers must be BLS certified upon employment or within their 90-day probation period.

Physical Requirements :

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Technical Radiology

Department

SPH MIS Ultrasound

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

62 Monument Health Spearfish Hospital

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Last updated : 2024-04-18