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Sonographer - Wellspan Health and Surgery Center - PRN

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem

PRN (As Needed)

General Summary

Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures at an intermediate to beginning specialist skill level.

Essential Functions:

+ Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations such as, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecology scans, small parts and neonatal head scans, vascular exams, and assist with interventional procedures.

+ Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.

+ Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.

+ Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.

+ Selects and operates equipment as needed to perform required exams.

+ Maintains equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.

+ Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

+ Knowledge and use of digital image storage system PACS.

+ Job accountabilities specific to the WellSpan Medical Group/Maternal Fetal Medicine: - Directs patients to rooms and obtain vitals of patients.

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

+ Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.

+ Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

+ Supervises, assists and evaluates students in the clinical education setting.

+ Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, patient folders.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

+ 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdomen Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Breast Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Fetal Echocardiography Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Neurology Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-OBGYN Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Pediatric Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire Required and

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

+ Graduate of accredited program in radiologic technology Upon Hire Required

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