Ultrasonographer

Berger Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Ultrasonographer to support the OB/GYN practice. The role involves performing ultrasound exams, interpreting findings, and discussing results with radiologists, under supervision where appropriate.

Hours are 7:30a-4:30p, Monday-Friday, with no weekends. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available with a one-year commitment. Prior women's health experience is preferred; new grads with rotation in women's health may be considered.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification required.
• 1-2 years ultrasound training from an accredited program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of ultrasound examinations.
• Independently evaluate normal vs abnormal results with patient history.
• Provide preliminary results to attending physicians.
• Teach imaging students and residents in scanning methods.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; perform quality control.

Skills

ARDMS Certification

BLS

OB/GYN ultrasound

Ultrasound interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more- in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary: $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS External applicants and newly licensed internal applicants may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible.

This exciting new opportunity is for a full-time Ultrasonographer supporting the Obstetrics and Gynecology office at the Jerome Medical Office Building, which is located just off State Route 33 on US Highway 42 between Marysville and Dublin, Ohio.

This position is being created to provide expanded ultrasound services to our patients Monday-Friday.

The hours for this position are 7:30a-4:30p, Monday-Friday with no weekends or major holidays.

There is a total of seven providers within the practice who rotate between three locations - this one in addition to Delaware and Lewis Center.

Women's health (OB/GYN) experience is preferred.

New grads who completed a women's health clinical rotation may be considered.

The Ultrasonographer independently performs requested ultrasound examinations, searching for any possible pathology as indicated by the patient's symptoms/medical history and/or results from previous testing.

The position reviews and discusses the ultrasound findings with the radiologist and a diagnosis is made.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 60% Performs various ultrasound examinations. Subjectively interprets information based on judgmental decisions by Ultrasonographers, requiring in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and pathology. Maintains complete knowledge of wave form physics, i.e., , time gain compensation curves, attenuation factors, etc. , required to set equipment variable properly for appropriate imaging of specific anatomy. Assists Radiologists with performance of invasive procedures.
• 10% Independently evaluates normal vs. abnormal test results in correlation with patient history, previous examinations, lab results, etc.
• 10% Independently gives preliminary ultrasound results to attending physicians, surgeons, residents, etc. regarding any vascular ultrasound procedures as determined by site accreditation.
• 10% Teaches/educates imaging students, medical students and residents in basic scanning methods and instrumentation of ultrasound.
• 10% Maintains equipment and stocks supplies. Performs quality control procedures and maintains documentation.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Additional Job Description

• 1-2 yrs ultrasound training from an accredited training program. Must have passed the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Must have passed the abdominal or OB/GYN and physics/instrumentation.
• 1-2 yrs previous ultrasound experience (clinical training acceptable).
• BLS Certification.

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department OBGYN

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