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Diagnostic Sonographer - Full Time - Regular Hours
Job Description
Registered Diagnostic Sonographer :
J. Morrissey is recruiting for a Diagnostic Sonographer for a State of the Art facility within a very successful and well know Healthcare Provider.
This role is Full Time, Regular Business Hours, No Nights, No On Call.
There is a completive salary offered with a robust benefit package to include free parking.
Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform imaging following established procedures for patient care and safety, setting up and operating ultrasound equipment including implementing infection control procedures.
- Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and perform ultrasounds as requested by physicians. Sends ultrasound reports to appropriate medical staff.
- Maintains required records including patient records and the system to submit to reading provider for formal interpretations transferring results to current electronic medical record.
- Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to ultrasound equipment.
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, undressing and dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining ultrasound reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating electronic medical record.
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up equipment according to protocols; cleaning visit/procedure rooms, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification/Ultrasound Technologist required.
- ARDMS or RVS required.
- Must have 3 years or more ultrasound experience in vascular, GYN, and abdominal imaging. Maintains CME’s and recertification.
- Knowledge of radiology/ultrasound equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
- Ability to lift and position patients for the ultrasound procedures, required.
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