Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - 40 Hr Rotating

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Contributes to the Hospital's mission by independently operating sonographic equipment and performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. This professional staff technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and the patient experience.

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Preferred: Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Experience:

Preferred: Two years of ultrasound experience

Other Skills/Knowledge:

Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications:

Required: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate, or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain registration within 12 months of hire date.

Life Support Certification Required: Basic Life Support

Population Specific Requirements: Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Other Job Requirements:

Professional Commitment Requirements: Keep abreast of developments in the field and/or licensure through continuing education, participation in professional organizations or a combination of both

On-call: Rotation required

Schedule requirements: Required to regularly rotate through days, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary

Travel requirements: May be scheduled at any of the radiology locations

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to the Ultrasound/Vascular Supervisor
• Not responsible for supervising the work of others

Job Functions:

Consistent with the WE CARE principles and inherent in a hospital environment, employees must be flexible in meeting patients' and the Hospital's needs. While the list below describes the primary functions of this job, all employees at Winchester Hospital need to recognize that an essential element of their job is the ability to respond to unanticipated and/or changing situations. This may result in assuming responsibilities or tasks which are not on this list.

As part of the Radiology team, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:

• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Uses sonographic skills to identify, record, and modify procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses sonograms, incorporates sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor and/or scheduling desk.
• Assists with the daily operation of the sonographic lab.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
• Participates in the maintenance of the accreditation process.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
• Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.

Physical and Mental Requirements/Conditions:

• The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors.
• It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties
• Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.
• The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.