Sonographer PRN

TriPoint_Medical_Center

Concord (OH)

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USD 39.000 - 74.000

Tempo pieno

3 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

University Hospitals seeks a Sonographer PRN to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams, ensuring quality images and compliance with safety and privacy standards. You will prepare exam rooms, verify orders, and collaborate with radiologists to interpret findings.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following infection control protocols, and completing reporting in PACS. Prior experience is preferred.

Competenze

Completion of an accredited program in a school of Sonography.
SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation) examination required upon hire.
RDMS certification in a specialty within 6 months may be required depending on location/job function.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.

Mansioni

Validate patient order and review prior imaging.
Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment following infection control and safety protocols.
Identify patients and explain exams in plain language.
Perform ultrasound exams following departmental protocols with accurate image capture.
Complete structured reporting and upload images to PACS; review with radiologist as needed.
Maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures.
Provide age-specific care from neonates to geriatrics.
Maintain patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA and hospital policies.
Collaborate with health care team and maintain required credentials and licenses.
Report equipment failures properly and follow safety standards.

Conoscenze

Sterile technique

Computer proficiency

Ultrasound equipment knowledge

PHI handling

Formazione

Accredited Sonography program

Strumenti

Ultrasound equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description - Sonographer PRN (260009VC)

Sonographer PRN - ( 260009VC )

A Brief Overview

A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a diagnostic medical professional whom 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.

Education

Other Accredited Program: completion of an accredited program in a school of Sonography (Required)

Work Experience

Previous Sonography experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical procedures (Preferred proficiency)
Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of various types of ultrasound equipment. (Required proficiency)
Basic knowledge of oxygen tanks, suction machines and IVAC pumps. (Preferred proficiency)
Knowledge of computer stored images (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Examination) (Required Upon Hire) and
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification in a specialty (e.g., RVT, Abdomen, Breast); based on location and job function, RVT and/or Breast certification may be required (Required within 6 Months) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands