Performs two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D – when required) ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs. Verifies patient identification and examination to be performed before starting a procedure. Maintains accurate Ultrasound Trophon Disinfecting Logs used for the Quality Assurance Program for the ultrasound probes.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is required
- Successful completion of The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination for Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) required
- Must be eligible for registry requirements by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and have a certification in each area of specialty, etc. OB/GYN, Abdomen, Breast
- Successful completion of The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography for Vascular Sonography required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
Benefits
- Support Cogdell Memorial Hospital’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
- Adhere to Cogdell Memorial Hospital’s Compliance Program
- Assure/maintain compliance with all accreditation, statutory and regulatory standards at the local, state, and federal levels
- Maintain in current status, licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations
- Attend mandatory department meetings and participates by offering ideas/solutions in problem solving situations/activities
- Attend meetings held within the hospital when employees are mandated to attend
- Comply with all organizational policies
- Demonstrate outstanding customer service/advocacy, professionalism and integrity
- Meet dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean
- Report to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated times
- Consistently complete and maintain assigned duties
- Wear identification badge while on duty and uses computerized punch time system correctly
- Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
- Adjust works hours/schedule as needed to meet the needs and demands of the department and hospital
- Aware of the Emergency Disaster Plan and how to respond if a disaster occurs
- Respond within the 30 minute response time when on call
- Work effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure
- Appreciation of and desire to be a part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care
- Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment dictates
