What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer position at The Staff Pad?
The Staff Pad is seeking a Sonographer in Helena, Montana. Join an organization that values people first.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Verifies patient identification and that the requested exam correlates with the patient’s clinical history and presentation.
- Explains the examination and associated procedures to the patient and responds to patient’s questions and concerns.
- Performs two and/or three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings/imaging of internal organs/structures for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs.
- Performs measurements and calculations according to protocol and provides timely, accurate concise and completed documentation.
- Obtains and prepares medication, supplies and equipment for invasive and non-invasive procedures. Uses sterile technique when appropriate.
- Performs procedural timeout
- Provides ultrasound guidance for interventional procedures
- Complies with all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
- Must be a graduate of an approved School of Ultrasound technology
- 1 or more years experience performing ultrasound procedures in a hospital setting is required
- Knowledge in all aspects of ultrasonography, including vascular, abdominal, OB/GYN and interventional work, assisting the physician with thoracentesis, paracentesis, amniocentesis, biopsies, surgical procedure guidance, etc.
- Must be able to work with all ultrasound equipment competently.
EDUCATION:
- Graduate from an approved AMA school of ultrasound technology,
- Registry eligible to take national registries in one or more sonographic modalities, is required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:
- Registered by the ARDMS in either Abdomen or OB/GYN
- Vascular registered is strongly preferred.
- Registries in more than one registry is strongly preferred.
- Current BCLS is required.
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