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**Facility:** Coronado Hospital

**City** Coronado

Department

Job Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

FTE

0

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Other; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; ARRT Certificate - ARRT

Hours** **:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$57.070 - $73.630 - $90.200

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

Job Information

Department: Ultrasound

Job Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Variable - This position is eligible for PM Shift Differential of $2.75 or Night Shift Differential of $4.25 for eligible hours worked.

What You Will Do

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

+ Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.

+ Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography -REQUIRED

+ AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

+ 1 year experience in breast imaging

+ RDMS BR

+ ARRT Certificate - ARRT -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

+ Patient and family educationProvides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: Type of procedure, length of procedure, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.

+ Produce high quality examsUnderstands and applies appropriate imaging techniques to achieve the highest quality study obtainable.Performs exams and positions according to department imaging, cardiac, or vascular ultrasound protocols.Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set.Uses imaging equipment proficiently.Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.Performs routine and special procedure exams as assigned.

+ Quality assuranceVerifies patient identification and pregnancy status if appropriateAssists Radiologist or Cardiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.Delivers safe, efficient and therapeutic care.Performs proper procedure on proper patient.Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques.Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome.Follows patient's Advanced Directive, if applicable.Follows HIPAA guidelines for PHI as appropriate.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

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