Sonographer (PRN)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and manage patient flow within the Radiology department. You will operate ultrasound equipment, explain procedures to patients, and assist physicians with biopsies and image-guided tests.

Daily duties include entering exams into RIS/PACS, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program.
• ARDMS certified or registry eligible.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required.
• Must be self-motivated and adhere to hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.
• Schedule patients.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patient and select transducer according to depth and structure.
• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment.
• Move scanner over body area and adjust equipment to focus.
• Assist physician in needle biopsies and related procedures.
• Scan, mark body, and assist with puncture angles maintaining sterile technique.
• Enter exams in RIS and PACS; maintain accurate records.
• Comply with department policies and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain department records, reports, and files.
• Assist in care/maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Keep work area clean; report equipment malfunctions.
• Attend required in-services/meetings; 50% attendance needed.
• Technologists will take call.
• Send images to cloud systems as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Nimble under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program

ARDMS certified or registry eligible

Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.
• Schedule patients.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patient, select appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, structure to be identified, etc.
• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment.
• Move scanner over specified body area, adjust equipment to focus.
• Assist Physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, etc.
• Scan patient, mark patients' body, determine angle for puncture, and assist as necessary maintaining sterile technique.
• Provide Radiologist with good history for diagnosis.
• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.
• Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Keep work area clean, alert department director to equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Attend in services and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.
• Technologists will take call.
• Can send images to both cloud systems.
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program.
• ARDMS certified or registry eligible.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.