Ultrasonographer II - Northern Kentucky

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

TriHealth Women’s Services in Cincinnati seeks a credentialed Ultrasonographer to perform OB/GYN, prostate, body, abdominal and head/neck ultrasound exams according to ACR/AIUM guidelines. Travel to additional locations may be required; reports to physician and supervisor.

A 32-hour work week qualifies for benefits, with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Requires an Associate's Degree in Allied Health, RDMS or ARRT certification, BLS, and clinical allied health experience.

Qualifications

• RDMS certification or ARRT (US) required.
• Associate's Degree in Allied Health or equivalent.
• BLS certification and clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate records and completes paperwork before submission.
• Provides patient, family and staff comfort before, during and after procedures.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to support department wellbeing.
• Follows imaging protocols and departmental procedures.
• Produces and evaluates diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation.

Education

Associate's Degree in Allied Health

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or ARRT (US)

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Experience Clinical Allied Health

Job description

Job Description

TriHealth Women’s Services is committed to providing compassionate, inclusive care for women at every stage of life. As part of Cincinnati’s largest network of Women’s Health providers, our collaborative, team‑based culture allows us to deliver exceptional and comprehensive care. We value every woman’s unique story and offer services ranging from adolescent gynecology and maternity to high‑risk obstetrics, infertility, and menopause support. Join us and help make a lasting impact on the health and well‑being of women in our community.

Location

This role will report to Ft. Wright as a primary assignment and be expected to be open to working on both the East Side and West Side roughly one or two days on a weekly bases.

Schedule

32-working hours weekly; considered full-time for benefits eligibility.

Salary & Benefits

Optional positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits. This role includes a sign on bonus up to $10,000.

Benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials where applicable, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Overview

This position may exist in physician imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and works under the general direction of the physician and/or supervision of the manager or supervisor. The ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of OB/GYN, prostate, body, abdominal and head/neck ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols. In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols. In all areas, the ultrasonographer is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, quality assurance/quality control, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of ultrasound equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned. Travel to additional locations may be required. This position is required RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR/AIUM as appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health
• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or ARRT (US)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Experience Clinical Allied Health

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting.
• Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well‑being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
• Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community