Sonographer I

Job Description

Job Description

Sonographer FT Days

Safety Sensitive

Must be able to perform Echo and Vascular studies (TTE Echocardiograms, TEE, stress echo, venous reflux exams, venous dopplers, carotid doppler, arterial doppler, ABI, pericardiocentesis, Thrombin injections and vein mapping exams). Must be able to start IV's to administer Definity contrast.

Preferred registered applicants in RDCS and RVT. Weeknight call and holiday call rotation.

Current equipment : 3 Philips CVX Epiq machines, 1 Philips Ellite Epiq machine and Vasculab ABI machine

Title : Sonographer-Safety Sensitive

Department : Non-Invasive

Reporting Relationships : The Sonographer is under the direct supervision of the Clinical Lead.

Job Summary : The Sonographer is responsible for performing high quality diagnostic exams / procedures in the Ultrasound department in an efficient manner according to the physician’s order. The Sonographer works effectively with patients and physicians and maintains cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.

Job Duties :

• Complete studies in a timely and efficient manner utilizing downtime to assist others where needed.
• Assures exam charges and 5 day late list are checked daily for the ultrasound department.
• Organizes workload during high volume to expedite patient care and communicates to other technologists all pending exams and any pertinent information.
• Assists the physician in performing radiology procedures.
• Promotes positive relationships at the department level and discusses concerns with the supervisor and presents the department in a positive manner to other employees and staff.
• Maintains supplies with a minimum inventory and develops new methods of supply utilization.
• Handles equipment in a safe and appropriate manner within guidelines and policies of WRMC and the Ultrasound / Non-Invasive department. Maintains clean work area and follows equipment cleaning policies. Assures exterior surfaces of the machines are wiped down after each workday and between patients as appropriate.
• Follow the “on-call” policy by responding to call back within acceptable time-frame and arriving in the department within 30 minutes after being called in.
• Willingly assist with procedures in any area of radiology when needed. Check with co-workers during downtime for need of assistance.
• Follows attendance and tardy policies.
• Follows WRMC dress code and appearance policy.
• Participates in required hospital and department in-services and meetings.
• Follows safety and infection control policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications :

Essentials :

Physical Demands : Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work. The individual will be required to assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting or pushing of up to 300 pounds. Workday requires frequent walking, stooping, bending, and moderate degrees of stooping and repetitive hand and wrist movement. Work requires dexterity, hand / eye coordination, and physical ability to push and operate medical equipment. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.