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Job Description: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer TMCObstetrics. Job Category: Allied Health. Schedule: Part time. Shift: 1 - Day Shift.
Job Responsibility
Utilizes high-frequency sound waves and uses special equipment to produce images of the inner human body for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities
Assists physicians in such procedures as needle biopsies, and fluid drainages
suggests angle for puncture and assists as necessary while maintaining sterile techniques
Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations including but not limited to: abdominal scans, retro-peritoneal scans, limited obstetric, gynecological scans, and surgical ultrasound procedures
Cleans the equipment and probe after each patient and disinfects the probes after each procedure, making sure to adhere to safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures as set forth by the hospital and the department
Explains the procedure, answers patient questions and addresses their concerns
Abstracts relevant information from the patients’ clinical record and obtains additional information if necessary
verifies prescription, diagnosis, patient identification and chart
Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients
Maintains sonographic and other equipment in efficient operating order
assists with preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis
Performs advanced tests with portable equipment in patients’ rooms when necessary
Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informational data
observes patient for any unusual reactions or event
Cleans instruments on fixed and movable equipment associated with surgical sonography activities
Operates specialized equipment to calibrate and record test results
prepares room and equipment for patient
and instructs hospital personnel and students on examination procedures, evaluation of results, equipment maintenance and calibration, as well as anatomy and physiology pertaining to exam and principles utilized by equipment
Assists in inventory control and ordering supplies
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 preferably in an acute care setting
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