Ultrasonographer Acute - Imaging Float Pool, Casual

Jobtome; Columbus (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a diagnostic medical sonographer to independently perform ultrasound examinations, interpret findings, and discuss results with radiologists. The role includes teaching imaging techniques to students and residents, maintaining equipment, and participating in quality control.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's Degree, ARDMS certification, BLS, and 1–2 years of ultrasound experience. The position requires teamwork within the radiology department in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; ARDMS certification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• NMTCB certification required; abdominal or OB/GYN and physics/instrumentation knowledge preferred.
• 1–2 years ultrasound experience preferred; clinical training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound examinations with anatomical/physiological knowledge.
• Assists radiologists with invasive procedures.
• Evaluates normal vs abnormal results in context of history and labs.
• Provides preliminary ultrasound results to physicians and residents.
• Teaches imaging students and residents in scanning methods.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; participates in quality control.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Interpretation skills

Team collaboration

Teaching/training

Education

Associate's Degree

ARDMS certification

BLS certification

NMTCB certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

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:

This position 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (Required)ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board 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:

Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Dawson Supplemental Staff Join us! if your passion is to work in a caring environment if you believe that learning is a life-long process if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment