Sonographer

Carolinas Medical Center; Sheboygan (WI); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AMC Sheboygan County is seeking a Sonography professional to perform general, vascular, and cardiac ultrasound studies in a 36-hour work week. The role requires adherence to safety standards and accurate documentation, with a schedule designed for work-life balance.

Expect day shift coverage in a collaborative team environment, with opportunities for professional growth and compliance with ARDMS/ARRT licensure timelines as outlined in the job details.

Qualifications

• Competency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment to differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers.

Responsabilités

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac studies.
• Reviews patient records, lab results and orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Positions patient and selects transducer and factors for accurate imaging.
• Maintains records and documents billing codes for charges.
• Identifies equipment issues and assesses new products for future use.
• Analyzes sonograms and communicates findings to the physician.
• Provides care appropriate to the age and development level of patients.

Connaissances

General ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

Cardiac ultrasound

Formation

Advanced Sonography program

Description du poste

Department

36320 AMC Sheboygan County - Ultrasound

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Love Ultrasound. Love Your Schedule. Love Your Team.Join a thriving ultrasound department where you'll perform general, breast, and vascular sonography while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence.Day Shift Position, Excellent Work-Life Balance, Limited Call Requirements, Only One Holiday Per Year , Friday & Saturday Night Call Every 8th Weekend, Supportive, Collaborative Team Environment, Professional Growth OpportunitiesBe part of a patient-focused team that values expertise, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Competency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
• Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and careg