- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
- Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of "medical necessity."
- Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand.
- Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels
- Uses independent judgment during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
- Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
- Apply independent judgement during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) program is required.
- Current CPR certification required
- Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Must take sonography principals and instrumentation (SPI) examination and one of the following specialty examinations:
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS): Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), Fetal Echocardiography (FE), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) or Pediatric Sonography (PS)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Adult Echocardiography AE, Fetal Echocardiography (FE) or Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT): Vascular Technology (VT)
- Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS): Musculoskeletal Sonographer (MSKS)
- Two (2) years of recent experience and/or training (within the last twelve (12) months) as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the specialty area(s) to be performed, is preferred.
- Knowledge:
- Knowledge of health care field, medical terminology and medical office protocols & procedures.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to the particular specialty medical practice.
- Comply with applicable laws, guidelines and standards regarding safety/infection control issues.
- Follow HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
- Bi-lingual English / Spanish preferred.
- Skills:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Tact and diplomacy with interpersonal interactions.
- Able to work hands-on with patients.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and basic knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel.
- Abilities:
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and complete designated tasks.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience when dealing with patients and patient's families.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
- Considerable time spent walking and standing for up to four to six hours per day.
- Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary patient transfers and assisting patients.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Frequent interaction with a varied and diverse patient population.
- Employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin contact with these substances.
- Employee may be exposed to infectious agents including blood borne pathogens
- Standard medical exam/office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephone systems and may include computerized health information management system for medical records, etc.
- Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. Position is in a well-lighted, well ventilated space.
- All employees are responsible for complying with safe and healthful work practices as outlined in CCFMG's Employee Safety and Injury and Illness Prevention Program and policies and procedures specific to their department needs.
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Description
The Sonographer, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Their role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Education:
$40.00-$60.00 / hour