Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Overview

At Mahaska Health, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer provides patient care and technical skills in the operation of ultrasound diagnostic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

 

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

 

Hiring for: Full-time & Part-time

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing patient education.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring quality images.
• Assists radiologists and qualified providers with special procedures (biopsies, aspiration, etc.).
• Follows protocols established by a radiologist for each ultrasound procedure.
• Prepares patient’s images for interpretation by radiologists.
• Confirms patient identification by two patient identifiers.
• As necessary, consult with a radiologist and/or other providers regarding procedures.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies, and monitors outdated.
• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate staff member.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination.
• Ensures cleanliness of ultrasound equipment and room and maintains supplies for the ultrasound area.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care.
• Delivers quality patient care with respect for patient rights, dignity, and age-specific needs. Complies with Safety and Infection Control Policy & Procedure.
• Checks for proper orders, lab results, signed informed consents, and patient preps for all ultrasound procedures.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
• Coordinates work schedule with scheduling desk to ensure workload coverage.
• Willingness to adapt to changes in workload, procedures, and schedule.
• Additional duties assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic health science program or School of Ultrasonography; and registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or be registry eligible.
• Prefer prior sonographer experience.
• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.
• Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at time of hire or attend within 6 months of start date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.