Sonographer II

Sonographer II

Requirements

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Sonographer role
• Proficiency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department
• Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Ability to work effectively with others towards common department goals
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of aseptic techniques
• Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and organization policies and protocols
• Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies
• Reviews patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders
• Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system
• Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety or cost containment project/initiative either at a site, market or system level

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.