Education
Completion of an approved ultrasound program required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry
Active registered diagnostic medical sonographer. (RDMS) certification required on abdomen and obstetrics.
BLS CPR certification required.
Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in diagnostic ultrasound after completing an approved ultrasound program.
- Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship:
- SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.
- QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.
- INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.
- STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.
- Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular exams on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular procedures on inpatients both in the department and bedside via portable Sonography as needed, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures in surgical environment according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.
- Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.
- Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.
- Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
- Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.
- Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.
- Comply with department procedures regarding employee / patient incident reports.
- Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.
- Participate in continuing education, meet requirements for all mandatory inservices and maintain knowledge of current and new technology.
- Capable of working independently and provide guidance to Level I Sonographer.
- Coordinate daily patient flow within the department.
- Assume Ultrasound call as assigned.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.