Sonographer PRN
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Job Description
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph East a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Womens Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others.
Learn more about Saint Joseph East and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph East
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Job Purpose
Sonographer II performs diagnostic and vascular procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structures. Obtains patient history explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Responsible for maintaining patient record and files. Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations abdominal scans retroperitoneal scans limited obstetric and gynecological scans and a variety of tests to include but not limited to carotid imaging peripheral plethysmography doppler wave form segmental pressure venous imaging and thoracic outlet studies.
- Essential Functions
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologists expectations and protocols.
- Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
- Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
- Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.
- Uses standard precautions PPE at all times.
- Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.
- Attends all CHI Saint Joseph Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.
- Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.
- Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.
- Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
- Graduate from a school accredited of Radiologic Technology OR Graduate of AMA Accredited Sonography Program OR Graduate of accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or equivalent clinical experience.
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S) within in 1 year of employment OR Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within one year of employment OR Registered Vascular Technician within 12 months (For ARDMS/ARRT must pass physics exam within 90 days of hire date)
- State of Kentucky License if applicable
- Two specialty areas required (i.e. abdomen vascular OBGYN) (Breast may be considered specialty by leader.)
- BLS within 30 days of employment.
Experience (required and preferred):
- Previous experience preferred.
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