Roosevelt General Hospital

Job Summary 

Responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Coordinate work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care
• Assist with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
• Maintain a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies
• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
• Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified in General Diagnostic Sonography
• Certified in Echocardiography
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of ultrasound services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions 

• Working irregular hours including call hours
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients

• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.