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Job Title:SP - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technologist

Department:83073-Ultrasound

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.1

ShiftPer Diem

Search #:2024-989

Closing Date:

Recruiter:Manson, Kia

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Per diem DM Sonography Technologist to our growing team. If you have a background in this field we want to hear from you.

***THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS***

At UConn Health, this classification is responsible for providing diagnostic patient care services through the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using ultrasonography.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Individuals appointed in this classification initially performs procedures under limited supervision and independently with gained experience. Promotion to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technologist II is based upon attaining level 2 requirements (certification in at least two modalities and two [2] years sonography experience) and documented satisfactory performance.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of general physics, biological science and algebra

Knowledge of ultrasonographic equipment and procedures

Considerable knowledge of infectious disease procedures and safety precautions

Skills in social perceptiveness, learning strategies, critical thinking skills, active listening, instructional skills, reading comprehension and written/oral expression skills

Considerable interpersonal skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Detailed oriented

Ability to communicate effective (oral and written) with patient and health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs

Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary

Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team

Ability to recognize the difference between normal and abnormal images and other diagnostic information

Ability to operative and navigate computerized clinical systems{e.g. PACS and RIS] and office applications [e.g. MS outlook and Word]

Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

Level 1 - General Experience And Training:

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Must possess and maintain during employment Registry in at least one specialty by ARDMS or certification/registry in Sonography by ARRT.

Basic Life Support certificate [BLS], must be maintained active/current during employment

Compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements to maintain registry current during employment

Level 2 - General Experience And Training:

Must possess and maintain during employment registry by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in multiple specialties [at least two] to include but not limited to, abdominal, breast, musculoskeletal, Obstetric and gynecologic or vascular or, registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist [AART] in Sonography.

Basic Life Support certificate [BLS], must be maintained current during employment

Two [2] years diagnostic medical sonography experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and academic hospital experience preferred

Experience working in a healthcare organization (preferable academic hospital) that promotes the use of Studer and Lean Management principles

Working Conditions:

Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position

Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning

Strength sufficient to lift patients who need assistance

Move heavy equipment on wheels and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers

May be required to stand for long periods

May involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues

Supervision Received:

Works under limited supervision of an employee of higher grade

Examples of Duties:

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, integrating pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results

Performs sonographic examination as ordered by physician using cognitive sonographic skills to identify and accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic conditions

Performs quality assessment, analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician or according to established protocol

Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems

Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographic area/department [in your care]

Prepares technical findings and contacts physician when required, according to established protocol

Maintains daily log of patients seen, keep track of patients' records

Maintains imaging equipment, and promptly reports equipment failures to appropriate personnel

Maintains work area

Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, such as efficient patient flow, adequate availability of supplies, and performs related clerical duties as required

Establishes and maintains ethical working relationship with healthcare team

Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation

Assists in the training of Radiology students during clinical rotation

Provides in-service education as requested by other members of the health care team

Coordinates scheduling and patient flow

Orient new Technologist and provide education and training as required/assigned

Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided

Assists in teaching sonography to new physician, residents and fellows

Assists in the development of new ultrasound techniques and protocols

Participates in ultrasound research practices

Acts as team lead or in a leadership capacity on an as needed basis

Ensures correct charges of procedures and supply on a daily basis

Performs other related duties as required

Schedule:

Per diem: as needed to cover all established shifts when necessary

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

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