Ultrasound Sonographer- 1 Day a Week - Royal Palm Beach, United States - Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, P.A.

Description

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is a multi-location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise.

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery offers a team approach to your care and provides a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care.

These include on-site X-ray, on-site MRI, on-site physical therapy, and aquatic therapy.

As we continues to grow, we are looking for a Part-Time Ultrasound Sonographer.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and making adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary.
• Selecting the appropriate settings and adjusting the patients' positions accordingly.
• Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures.
• Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings.
• Presenting the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients' histories and medical records.
• Assisting Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Performing medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatments.
• Create and maintain patient electronic medical record (EMR)
• Maintain quantity and quality control checks to assure unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
• Maintain supplies
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• An associate's degree in sonography from an accredited school
• Current state and ARDMS certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• BLS Certification

EXPERIENCE

• 23 years of experience as a Sonographer in a hospital or clinic environment.