Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - TMCOne Endovascular

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. Informs patients about testing procedures. 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

Assists physicians with procedures such as pseudoaneurysm thrombin injections and assists as necessary maintaining sterile procedures and techniques; Performs all vascular ultrasound procedures and exams including, but not limited to carotid, venous, arterial, and transcranial doppler and provides preliminary reports; Cleans the equipment and probe after each patient and disinfects the probes after each procedure, adhering to safety, environmental and infection control policies; Explains the procedure, answers patient questions and addresses their concerns; Assists medical staff during special procedures; Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, explains procedures and comforts patients; Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients; Maintains sonographic and other equipment in efficient operating order; Positions patients and operates equipment to produce reliable data and observes patient for unusual reactions; Takes call responsibilities as needed in department; Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards; Performs 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 must obtain American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within eighteen months of hire date; Vascular Sonographers must obtain ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within eighteen months of hire; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required 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 in an acute care setting