Sonographer I PRN

Brookwood Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to provide quality diagnostic imaging services in Alabaster, AL. This role requires excellent patient care skills, collaboration with Radiologists, and compliance with medical standards.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with experience in routine ultrasound procedures and emergency medical protocols. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient wellness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets ARDMS eligibility guidelines.
• Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sonographic exams in collaboration with Radiologist.
• Provide quality patient care and ensure technical quality of diagnostic images.
• Administer emergency medical aid as needed and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnostic sonographic imaging

Patient care

Quality control standards

Emergency medical aid

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of sonography

Tools

Radiology computer systems

Job description

Position Summary

Facility: Baptist Health Shelby

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: PRN

Ultrasound Technologist with experience and certified to perform all general ultrasound exams as well as procedures for a hospital setting.

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
• Assists in supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
• May be required to work at any facility
• Provides patient transport.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines.

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
• Maintains ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry
• Must be registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within twelve (12) months of hire

Experience

Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and routinely demonstrates competency in performing ultrasound examinations pertinent to department.