SONOGRAPHER - ULTRASOUND - FT DAYS

Job Details: Job Location: Anderson Hospital - Maryville, IL, Position Type: Full Time (80 Hours), Salary Range: $34.56 - $53.74Hourly, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Imaging and Diagnostics, Job Summary:  
To apply prescribed ultrasonography for diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure,
Practicing independent good judgment and initiative in the utilization of the ultrasound equipment.

To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in 
Accordance with the hospital’s Patient Rights Policies.  Has knowledge of the needs of patients
According to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient’s age.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
Provides age specific care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.       
Support  Patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity    
Ensure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for invasive procedures
Review the medical record for patient history acquiring pertinent clinical information
Proficiently operate all functions of US equipment
Select the proper transducer(s) for examination(s) being performed
Adjust Doppler/color Doppler controls to optimize display of data
 

Qualifications: Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

    Education Level:    High school diploma or equivalent

    Certification / Licensure:  A.R.R.T. registered preferred
                      R.D.M.S. certified or registry eligible
    Current BLS:  Required

    Experience Requirements: