Sonographer - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

OU Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Sonographer I for the Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic to perform specialized ultrasound examinations and support providers in diagnosis and patient care.

This role is suitable for individuals gaining experience in sonography or imaging professionals beginning a career in ultrasound, with work in outpatient or inpatient settings across OU Health locations. Training and mentorship are provided to ensure high-quality imaging and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited sonography or imaging/radiology program as defined by ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• License/Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required.
• Certification within 1 year: ARDMS/ARRT specialties listed (AB, OB/GYN, PS, VT, AE, MSKS, S).

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging on patients as ordered by a care provider.
• Ensures testing is safe and of high quality with patient-centric care.
• Prepares patients for procedures and reviews clinical history.
• Transfers images/data to the EHR and prepares study for physician reporting.
• May provide on-call coverage outside scheduled hours.
• May mentor or precept new staff and assist with onboarding.
• Assists with QA tasks and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Patient imaging

Diagnostic ultrasound

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited sonography/imaging program

Job description

Position Title

Sonographer - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

Department

Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

Job Description

The Sonographer I performs specialized ultrasound examinations on OU Health patients to aid Providers in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases. This position is intended for those who are gaining experience as a Sonographer or are experienced imaging professionals who wish to begin a career in Sonography. Work may be performed in an outpatient or inpatient environment across OU Health locations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs diagnostic imaging on patients as ordered by a care provider.
• Ensures testing is performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient-centric care.
• Prepares patients for procedures and reviews clinical history to align with provider-ordered tests.
• Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
• Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care.
• Utilizes a variety of highly specialized imaging and ultrasound equipment and techniques to perform diagnostic procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
• Conducts post-testing quality reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented and align with departmental and accreditation standards.
• Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
• Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures that technical quality of testing meets established protocols and applicable accreditation standards.
• May administer contrast per protocol.
• Assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as requested.
• May provide on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May support OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.
• May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members. Assists with onboarding of new team members.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited sonography or imaging/radiology program as defined by ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI. OR Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program will be accepted in lieu if program meets certification requirements to obtain ARMDS or ARRT certification.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association required
• One of the following certifications issued by ARDMS or ARRT is required within 1 year of hire: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), Pediatric Sonography (PS), Registered Vascular Technologist (VT), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography (AE), Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (MSKS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (S)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of radiologic technology, medical imaging, positioning of patients and medical ethics.
• Applies core knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to sonography and radiologic technologies associated with imaging specialty credentialed to perform.
• Demonstrates ability and skill to apply theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
• Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
• Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.

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