Sonographer (Part-Time), Diagnostic Imaging, St Thomas West

## Description

**JOB SUMMARY**

This position provides Ultrasound Imaging of a quality nature while providing exceptional customer service. The sonographer will also assist the Radiologist with exams and correlate care for the patient with other technologists.

**GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs all Ultrasound procedures.
• If in a float position, must be available to work at any of HMA’s Imaging locations
• Adheres to Ultrasound quality control standards.
• Management of Imaging records.
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
• Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician; prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of supplies.
• Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures.
• Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
• Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines.
• Adhere to Service Standards.
• Perform other tasks as needed.
• Must have predictable and consistent attendance

## SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

## Qualifications
**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS**

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography Program
• Certification with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Maintain licensure by completing 30 ultrasound related CME credits every 3 years
• Minimum 3 years experience and Vascular Registry Required

## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for Ultrasound to provide excellent patient care and treatment
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in using various types if equipment for examination and treatment procedures
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Computer knowledge required

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT**

• Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs.
• Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair.
• Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table.
• Must be able to push patient in wheelchair.
• Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling.
• Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action.
• Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.