Sonographer

Sonographer 3810 Cardiac Ultrasound **Schedule:** Day Shift.  40 hours weekly.  0730am – 4:00pm to include weekends and holidays and on call. **About the Position** The Sonographer supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Sonographer performs Ultrasound diagnostic imaging exams on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. Employee will be responsible for performing Adult and Pediatric Echocardiogram(s)  and Vascular ultrasound exams. **Overview of Responsibilities** * Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. * Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. * Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures. * Selects appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol. * Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. * Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination. * Competently operates Ultrasound equipment. * Evaluates Ultrasound images for technical quality; manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy and electronic records, ensuring proper identification is recorded. * Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contacts appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment. * Responsible for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. * Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate. * Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed. * Provides patient education; explains pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family. * Provides practical instruction for students and/or healthcare professionals. * Participates in the department quality assessment and improvement plan. * Applies principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients. * Provides assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed. * Ensures that each radiology room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, cleaned daily, and stocked with supplies. * Wipes down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital-approved germicide. * Completes all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc. * Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS superuser or administrator. * Supervises students when applicable. * Performs monthly Quality Assurance. * Attends meetings when able, based on patient care needs. * Obtains 30 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years. * Completes all required computer-based learning modules on time. * Attends 75% of department meetings. * Adheres to regulatory requirements (DNV, HFAP, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.). * Assists in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations if applicable. * Completes annual competencies. * Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy. * Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies. * May be subject to irregular hours and call. * Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed. * Copes with unpredictable situations. * Any and all other assigned duties. * May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent. * Would be responsible for performing Adult/Pediatric Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound exams. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. **Education & E****xperience** **Education Required:** * Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE). * Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound. * Documented education, training, and competency in any other modality that is specific to their skills. **Education Preferred:** * Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have. * A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program. **Experience Required:** * A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program. **Experience Preferred:** * Experience as a registered medical sonographer is beneficial. * Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography is beneficial. * Experience as an Echo/Vascular Sonographer preferred **Licensure & Certification** * Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health. * Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible. * If not ARDMS registered at the time of hire, the employee is expected to obtain ARDMS registry within approximately one year of employment. * Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Additional ARRT certification in any other modality(s) is preferred. * BLS