Sonographer PRN

University Hospitals Pain Management; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Ohio is seeking a Sonographer (Ultrasound Technologist) to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with education, training, and hospital policies. You will operate equipment independently, maintain patient flow, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate imaging.

The role requires adherence to HIPAA, safety procedures, QA and disinfection standards, and a commitment to ongoing learning while working PRN across Ashland and Mansfield

Qualifications

• Must hold valid ultrasound credentials and appropriate licensure.
• Experience performing ultrasound examinations and maintaining QA standards.
• Commitment to HIPAA and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Validate patient order and review prior imaging.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment following safety protocols.
• Identify patients and explain exams clearly to patients.
• Perform ultrasound examinations according to departmental protocols with accuracy.
• Complete structured reporting and review exams with radiologist as needed.
• Maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures.
• Provide age-specific care from neonates to geriatrics.
• Maintain patient privacy and hospital policies.
• Follow up on equipment failures and report issues.
• Adhere to hospital safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Job description

PRN position floats between Ashland and Mansfield locations based on call offs, FMLA and PTO.

A Brief Overview

A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a diagnostic medical professional who provides diagnostic medical ultrasound exams consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, maintaining patient workflow, technical aspects of equipment maintenance, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self motivated to increase their level of understanding and knowledge of the field, pathologically process and advancements in ultrasound technology.

What You Will Do

• Validate patient order and review relevant prior imaging
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
• Consistently follow hospital policy to correctly identify patients and communicate and explain exam in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand
• Perform ultrasound examination in accordance with departmental protocols while utilizing critical thinking skills and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured
• Completed structured reporting document, identify exam limitations, assure images are uploaded to PACS and review exam with radiologist as needed
• Perform, follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures
• Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and adhere to hospital policies
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team
• Maintain required credentials and licenses
• Follow proper procedure to report equipment failures
• Adhere to hospital safety and regulatory (DNV, ODH, etc.) standards

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow Radiology communication plan
• Completing annual training before deadline as required by hospital leadership
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.