Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - TMCOne - Obstetrics Per Diem

General Sonographers utilize high-frequency sound waves and use of special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities. Vascular Sonographers utilize high-frequency sound waves to perform non-invasive ultrasound studies to identify vascular abnormalities and informs appropriate health care providers of preliminary data. Cardiac Sonographers/Echo utilizes high-frequency sound waves to perform non-invasive ultrasound procedures of the heart to assess the function as well as the structures of the heart in adult and geriatric patients. OB Sonographers utilize high frequency soundwaves and uses special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body and/or fetus for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities.

Responsibilities

Utilize high-frequency sound waves and special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body and/or fetus for identification and diagnosis of abnormalities; Assist physicians in procedures such as needle biopsies, fluid drainages, amniocentesis, and chorionic villi sampling; Perform ultrasound techniques and examinations including abdominal scans, retro-peritoneal scans, limited obstetric, gynecological scans, surgical ultrasound procedures, vascular ultrasound procedures, and routine obstetric ultrasound cases; Explain procedures, answer patient questions, and address concerns; Obtain patient history and abstract relevant information from patients' clinical records; Maintain records of examination data and other pertinent information; Clean and disinfect equipment and probes after each patient/procedure adhering to safety and infection control policies; Maintain sonographic and other equipment in efficient operating order and assist with preventative maintenance; Take call responsibilities as needed in department; Adhere to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards; Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school providing a sonography program; Six months to one year of diagnostic medical sonography experience; General Ultrasound Sonographers and OB Sonographers are required to obtain American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within eighteen (18) months of hire date; Vascular are required to obtain ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within eighteen (18) months of hire; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required for General Ultrasound Sonographers and Vascular and Cardiac Sonographers upon hire; Knowledge of sonography best practices and procedures; Skill in performing ultrasound techniques and examinations, and evaluating scans; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence; Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice to have

Experience preferably in an acute care setting