Dedicated Lab Sonographer

DEPARTMENT: SPECIALTY SERVICES - EKG

 

SCHEDULE: On-Call; 0 hours/weekly; Day/Evening Shift; Sunday through Saturday

 

EDUCATION: High School Diploma/ GED required

 

CERTIFICATION: Current BLS Certification, ARDMS Certification

 

LICENCES: N/A

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Must be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

 

Must have at least twelve (12) months recent continuous experience in clinical ultrasound or must

have at least twenty-four (24) months continuous recent experience and be registry eligible.

 

Must be fully proficient in all the duties required of this position as determined by the employer.

 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

 

Ability to multi-task and write simple correspondence.

 

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,

clients, and other incumbents of the organization.

 

Must be will to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

 

Also refer to position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

 

DUTIES: Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to

reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Prepares and positions patient for examination.

Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects

transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and

other specifications of test. Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records

diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film. Moves transducer, by hand,

over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic

pattern produced. Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout

from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination. Keys test data and patient

information in to computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results. Orients new

hires. Performs other related duties as necessary.