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Position Summary: Performs diagnostic medical sonograms at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomy measurements and abnormal or suspicious anatomy; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision.       

Duties:

Review outpatient orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care.

Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.

Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.

Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.

Perform a variety of diagnostic sonograms to include but not limited to Abdomen- Aorta, right upper quadrant, renal, renal doppler, OB GYN- first, second, and third trimester fetal examinations, pelvis- trans abdominal and transvaginal. Small parts- thyroid, extremity, scrotum, and breast. Pediatrics- pylorus, spine, hips. Procedures- Biopsies of thyroid, liver, lymph nodes, renal, aspirations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.

Perform standard diagnostic sonogram procedures as required by physician’s order.

Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated.

Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.

Completion of exam in hospital information system.

Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.

May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.

Other duties as assigned - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee partner for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicable imaging departments assume “on call” (Sonographer II) and holiday rotation on a regular basis. Sonographers are required to cover all outpatient and hospital locations as necessary and appropriate.

Education:     

Completion of a Medical Sonography program.

Experience:

At least one (1) year Sonography experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

ARDMS certified or eligible

Non-registered sonographers must successfully complete the ARDMS registry within 24 months of hire date. 

American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational development on a case-by-case basis). 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Understand and utilize anatomy, positioning, physics, critical thinking, time management and effective communication.

Physical Requirements: Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.