6077 RHPA- Reid OB GYN
Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
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About The Position
The Sonographer supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Sonographer performs Ultrasound diagnostic imaging exams on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Overview Of Responsibilities
- Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Selects appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol.
- Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Competently operates Ultrasound equipment.
- Evaluates Ultrasound images for technical quality; manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy and electronic records, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contacts appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment.
- Responsible for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
- Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
- Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed.
- Provides patient education; explains pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family.
- Provides practical instruction for students and/or healthcare professionals.
- Participates in the department quality assessment and improvement plan.
- Applies principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients.
- Provides assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed.
- Ensures that each radiology room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, cleaned daily, and stocked with supplies.
- Wipes down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital-approved germicide.
- Completes all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc.
- Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS superuser or administrator.
- Supervises students when applicable.
- Performs monthly Quality Assurance.
- Attends meetings when able, based on patient care needs.
- Obtains 30 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years.
- Completes all required computer-based learning modules on time.
- Attends 75% of department meetings.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements (DNV, HFAP, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.).
- Assists in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations if applicable.
- Completes annual competencies.
- Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy.
- Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies.
- May be subject to irregular hours and call.
- Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed.
- Copes with unpredictable situations.
- Any and all other assigned duties.
- May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
Education & Experience
Education Required
- Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE).
- Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound.
- Documented education, training, and competency in any other modality that is specific to their skills.
Education Preferred
- Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have.
- A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
Experience Required
- A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
Experience Preferred
- Experience as a registered medical sonographer is beneficial.
- Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography is beneficial.
Licensure & Certification
- Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health.
- Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible.
- If not ARDMS registered at the time of hire, the employee is expected to obtain ARDMS registry within approximately one year of employment.
- Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Additional ARRT certification in any other modality(s) is preferred.
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