Registered Sonographer Valley

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job:Utilizing high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to produce and evaluate ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render medical diagnosis. He or she can perform all duties of radiographer I if registered with the American College of Radiology (ARRT) as required. Maintains own clinical competency in Ultrasound and Radiography if registered both modalities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Maintains clinical recordsMaintain infection control and use standard precautions, including good hand washing before and following patient contactAccurately enters patient demographics into instrument memorySelects appropriate transducer, set initial power output and gain for patient size and ageRecognizes differences in normal and abnormal tissue structuresObtains and evaluates pertinent patient history and physical findingsExtends standard imaging protocols as required by patient history or initial sonographic findingsRecognizes examination findings that may require an immediate clinical response and notifies interpreting physicianSelects proper transducers for the study being performedTransfers images to “hard copy” or to PACS system as appropriate.Consistently provides best images possible within the limitations imposed by available resourcesEmploys professional judgment and discretion to protect patient rights and perform within scope of practiceDocuments equipment performance service, maintenance and configuration changesAssists in cyst aspiration, fluid aspiration and biopsy proceduresAssists in developing/maintaining ultrasound procedure manualAssists in maintaining the section in full compliance with all requirements of ACR certification for ultrasound facilitiesReviews medical record and uses personal patient/parent interview to obtain significant clinical information and historical facts, which may affect the sonographic examinationProvides basic patient care and comfort, including good infection control practices, including good hand washing technique, appropriate use of standard precautionsConsistently provides the best image quality within the limitations of available resources and patient clinical statusRecognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and medical record, which may affect the sonographic examinationIdentifies life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyUses oral and written communication skills to interact with interpreting physicianRecognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structuresNotifies appropriate physician of findings that may require immediate clinical responseRecognize and compensate for acoustic artifactIdentifies life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyUses oral and written communication skills to interact with interpreting physicianPerforms all duties of diagnostic sonographer and radiographerPerforms other related duties as assignedAssists in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environmentAssists in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental Process Improvement activitiesEnsures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelinesAssesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelinesReviews protocol and procedure manuals as well as Safety, Risk Management, Radiation Safety and other pertinent manuals on at least an annual basisAnalysis information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment; discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisorInstructs students regarding sonographic policies and proceduresAssists in performing quality assurance activities based on established quality protocolsAssists in developing/maintaining ultrasound procedure manualPerforms weekly inventory of area supplies, orders needed items via computerAssists in maintaining the section in full compliance with all requirements of ACR certification for ultrasound facilitiesAssists in ensuring all QA checks are completed in a timely mannerAssists in performing departmental safety inspectionsReports equipment malfunction to appropriate individuals e.g., supervisor, service vendors, ensuring all required documentation is completedAssists in updating/maintaining departmental Policy and Procedure Manuals for optimal compliance with JCAHOPerforms all duties of sonographer and radiographerPerforms other related duties as assignedEnsures that self assists in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environment.Assists in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental Process Improvement activities. Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines.Ensures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelines.Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines.Reviews protocol and procedure manuals as well as Safety, Risk Management, Radiation Safety and other pertinent manuals on at least an annual basis.Analyzes information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment; discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisor.Ensures that self and sonographers instructs students regarding sonographic policies and procedures.Ensures that self and technologists assists in performing quality assurance activities based on established quality protocols.Evaluates self on quality assurance results and establishes an appropriate action plan for improvement as requiredCompares quality assurance results to established acceptable valuesImplements a self-improvement QA action plan, and assists technologists in their plans as required.Able to performs radiography if licensed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiographer (ARRT RT(R) and with the Texas Medical Board as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT)Supervisory Responsibilities:Effectively administers performance management system including: developmental feedback, goal setting, assesses competency, progressive disciplineStrong knowledge of and effective in administering hospital policies and procedures.Responsible for sound management of human resources.Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.Supervises the following job classes: Sonography studentsEducation and/or Experience:Training as a Medical Diagnostic Sonographer (Typically 12-18 mos.)2-3 years as a pediatric Sonography experience in a hospital setting preferredAssociate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school in radiologic technology if applicable but not mandatory for a sonographer.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) orRegistered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Sonographer (RT-S)Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT-R) if performing radiographyCurrent unlimited license with the Texas Medical Board as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) if performing radiography CPR Certification within 30 days of hiring