Registered Sonographer - Chillicothe, United States - Adena Health System

Description

The Registered Sonographer operates complex equipment to produce high quality sonograms.

This individual collaborates with the Radiologist, the manager, and the staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating department procedures and protocols.

This position has direct patient care, access to confidential patient information and makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the Radiologist, the manager and the staff.

This individual works under the indirect supervision of the Radiology Manager.


Required Educational Degree:
Graduate of an Accredited Program in


Major/Area of Concentration:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography


Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses:
RDMS-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer must achieve both credential for physics and one correlating specialty according to ACR accreditation standards.
NT certification required within 12 months of hire - OB/GYN Only


Required Certifications:
BLS - Basic Life Support


Preferred Experience:
1-2 years Diagnostic Medical Sonography


Job Essential Functions:

• Organized, timely, and accurate completion of procedures relative to department standards.
• Accurate, complete, legible documentation of all patient information.
• Utilizes effective communication to ensure customer identification, education, safety, and satisfaction.
• Communication and documentation of all variations from protocol.
• Interventions with patients/families of all age groups: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Communication and documentation of equipment variations.
• Assists with department QA and QC requirements.
• Accurate and complete description of images obtained to Radiologist.