Sonographer I
Sonographer I
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Job Description
Sonographer opportunity to work 32 hours per week opportunity to work weekday afternoon/eveninsg from 3pm11pm and rotating the days of the week at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington NC.
Job Summary:
The Sonographer I effectively and efficiently performs age appropriate ultrasound examinations with proficient use of equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology AMA approved ultrasound course or CMA accredited program in Diagnostic ultrasound.
- One year experience in abdomen pediatric and vascular ultrasound preferred.
Licensure Certification and/or Registration:
- Valid registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Technologist (ARRTS) or Registry eligible in Abdomen (AB).
- Vascular certification through ARDMS will be accepted with intent to acquire abdominal (ARDMS).
- Certified in basic CardioPulmonary Resuscitation.
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.
- Participates in departmental inservice and educational offerings.
- Contributes to the overall quality of services.
- Performs or assists in performing quality ultrasound examinations in a timely and efficient manner ensuring consistent workflow and high level of productivity.
- Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.
- Provides accurate data and documentation of information for departmental/patient records.
- Ensures readiness of equipment and supplies to perform procedures.
- Provides oncall backup for 2nd 3rd and weekend shift sonographer in event of an illness/vacation.
- Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
- Rotates to multiple locations; CCC Urology Main inpatient department and pediatrics based on departmental needs.
- Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality of services provided.
- Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with AgeSpecific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served to ensure patients needs are met.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Good verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Analytical skills necessary for problem assessment and solution
- Ability to work as part of a team and to work well with physicians coworkers and other members of the health care team
- Ability to work in a fastpaced and potentially stressful environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
Work Environment:
- Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases
- Potential exposure to risk of blood borne diseases
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
- Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
- Exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents and chemicals
- Pressure due to multiple calls and inquires
- Subject to many interruptions
Employment Type
Full-Time
