What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position at Lake Chelan Health?
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer 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.
Qualifications
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training and the ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialties as
appropriate - Current BLS
- Experience – minimum of 2 years preferred.
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