Job Overview :

This position may exist in hospital imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and works under the general direction of the physician and / or supervision of the manager or supervisor.

In hospital imaging, the ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of breast, prostate, neonatal heads, body, abdominal, head / neck and interventional ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols.

In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols.

In the mammography specialty, must demonstrate competencies in breast ultrasound, perform ultrasound guided procedures, and maintain a GXMO to perform DEXA.

Travel to additional locations may be required. This position is required RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR / AIUM as appropriate.

Job Requirements :

Associate's Degree in Allied Health

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program

In Perinatal areas

Nuchal Translucency Testing Certification is required

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARRT (US)

Physics BLS / CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Experience in Clinical Allied Health

Job Responsibilities :

Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting.

Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.

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Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.

Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's.

Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.

Demonstrates ability to consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation

Other Job-Related Information :

Working Conditions : Climbing - Rarely

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing : Conversation - Frequently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

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Last updated : 2024-05-31