ULTRA SONOGRAPHER (PD) 4US01

Penobscot Valley Hospital; Lincoln (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) plan

Earned time off accrual

Job summary

Penobscot Valley Hospital in Maine is seeking a per diem Sonographer to cover gaps in coverage such as vacations and leaves. The role involves explaining procedures, obtaining clear images, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during ultrasound exams.

An associate or bachelor’s degree in sonography is required, and professional certification/state license may be advantageous. The position supports hospital-wide quality and disaster preparedness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in sonography.
• Industry certification and state license may be advantageous.
• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Explain sonographic procedures to patients and position them for imaging.
• Ensure clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjust equipment as needed.
• Monitor patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Present sonograms and preliminary findings to physicians.
• Complete documentation and maintain patient histories and records.
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures.
• Maintain and clean sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical procedures as required (oxygen, vital signs, emergency care).

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient service

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Judgment

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in sonography

Bachelor’s degree in sonography

Job description

Description

4US01

This is an "as needed" position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absence, and other instances of unfilled shifts.

Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts, within a 3-month period.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying the gel to the skin, and positioning the patients on the table.
2. Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and making adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary.
3. Selecting the appropriate settings and adjusting the patients' positions accordingly.
4. Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures.
5. Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings.
6. Presenting the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physicians.
7. Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients' histories and medical records.
8. Assisting Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
9. Maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
10. Performing medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatments.

Quality Improvement

Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Disaster Management

As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Requirements

An associate or bachelor's degree in sonography. An industry certification and state license may be advantageous.

Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills. The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way. Good eyesight and attention to detail. Strong analytical, judgment, and decision‑making skills. Excellent patient service and communication skills. Good technical skills, as well as sound judgment and decision‑making skills.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees for 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part‑time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.