Ultrasonographer II - Diversified Services

Job Overview :

This position may exist in physician imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and works under the general direction of the physician and / or supervision of the manager or supervisor. The ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of OB / GYN, prostate, body, abdominal and head / neck ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols. In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols. In all areas, the ultrasonographer is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, quality assurance / quality control, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of ultrasound equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned. Travel to additional locations may be required. This position is required RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR / AIUM as appropriate.

Job Requirements :

Associate's Degree in Allied Health

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or ARRT (US)

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Experience Clinical Allied Health

Job Responsibilities :

Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting.

Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.

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Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.

Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.

Demonstrates ability to consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation

Other Job-Related Information :

Working Conditions :

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing : Conversation - Frequently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely

Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Thinking / Reasoning - Frequently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following :

Serve : ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS…

Respect : ALWAYS…

Value : ALWAYS…

Engage : ALWAYS…