Sonographer - Wellspan Health and Surgery Center

WellSpan Health; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer responsible for performing ultrasound procedures at their facility. This role requires a high school diploma and relevant experience in patient care and radiologic technology. The candidate will enhance patient experience by providing quality care during examinations that include various ultrasound techniques. Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities are also included.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience required.
• Professional qualifications in diagnostic medical sonography upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Maintains equipment and prepares documentation as required.
• Coordinates with patients for examinations and ensures comfort.

Skills

Ultrasound techniques

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited program in radiologic technology

Job description

Part Time (58 Hours/Biweekly)

Shift: Days

Rotating Week Schedule:

• Week 1: Wednesday and Friday (7-530) , Saturday (7-1)
• Week 2: Monday and Wednesday (7-530), Thursday (7-730)

General Summary

Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures at an intermediate to beginning specialist skill level.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations such as, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecology scans, small parts and neonatal head scans, vascular exams, and assist with interventional procedures.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Selects and operates equipment as needed to perform required exams.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Knowledge and use of digital image storage system PACS.
• Job accountabilities specific to the WellSpan Medical Group/Maternal Fetal Medicine: - Directs patients to rooms and obtain vitals of patients.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Supervises, assists and evaluates students in the clinical education setting.
• Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, patient folders.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdomen Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Breast Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Fetal Echocardiography Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Neurology Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-OBGYN Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Pediatric Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of accredited program in radiologic technology Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy