Job Description
Time Type:
Part time
Hours per Pay Period:
0
Shift:
Varied
Minimum:
$45.96 USD
Maximum:
$68.21 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)
Department:
Medical Imaging
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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.
Job Description:
Sonographer III
Functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the supervision of the Radiology management team, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
POSITION SUMMARY
Functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the supervision of the Radiology management team, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
- Assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination
- Reviews patient medical history and supporting clinical information
- Ensures that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information.
- Provides patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer
- Evaluates any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures
- Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand
- Uses proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer
- Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures
- Applies independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images
- Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination
- Reviews examination images, synthesizes examination results, and prepares the preliminary findings
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies, and procedures
- Adheres to accepted professional and ethical standards
- Provides preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician
- Assists with the daily operation of the sonography facility
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels
- Exercises responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately
- Assists with the education and training of sonography students
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation
- Sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed
- Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
- Must be able to participate in “stand-by/on-call” rotation after regular department hours, weekends and holidays
- Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
- Graduate of approved Ultrasound training program
- Valid Oregon permanent or temporary OBMI license required upon hire
- Must obtain an ARDMS registry within six months
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Holds a minimum of three specialty certifications from one or more of the following certification boards:
- Sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
EXPERIENCE
One year of prior sonographer experience preferred
GENERAL INFORMATION
Union Affiliation: UFCW
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
- May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
- May require periodic use of personal computer
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
POSITION SUMMARY
Functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the supervision of the Radiology management team, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
- Assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination
- Reviews patient medical history and supporting clinical information
- Ensures that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information.
- Provides patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer
- Evaluates any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures
- Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand
- Uses proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer
- Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures
- Applies independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images
- Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination
- Reviews examination images, synthesizes examination results, and prepares the preliminary findings
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies, and procedures
- Adheres to accepted professional and ethical standards
- Provides preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician
- Assists with the daily operation of the sonography facility
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels
- Exercises responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately
- Assists with the education and training of sonography students
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation
- Sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed
- Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
- Must be able to participate in “stand-by/on-call” rotation after regular department hours, weekends and holidays
- Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
- Graduate of approved Ultrasound training program
- Valid Oregon permanent or temporary OBMI license required upon hire
- Must obtain an ARDMS registry within six months
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Holds a minimum of three specialty certifications from one or more of the following certification boards:
- Sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
EXPERIENCE
One year of prior sonographer experience preferred
GENERAL INFORMATION
Union Affiliation: UFCW
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
- May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
- May require periodic use of personal computer
Compensation Grade:
UFCW
Compensation Grade Profile:
U108
Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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