General or Echo Sonographer - Part time/PRN at Medical Associates

Dubuque, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ultrasound Units/Equipment, PACS, Cerner, Sterile Techniques, Aseptic Techniques, Equipment Calibration, Patient History Documentation, Image Processing, Interventional Procedures, Invasive Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Medical Associates Clinic is hiring a part time, or PRN Ultrasonographer to join our general or cardiac imaging team! This person will be working with our excellent sonography team in a fast-paced environment to provide high quality patient care. This position is idea for someone seeking flexible hours while contributing to a patient-focused clinical team. Schedule: Sonographers cover shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. No weekends, No Evenings, No Holidays, No Call! The Position: Scan appropriate areas of the body and produce images as requested by the ordering physician; recognize and understand the pathophysiologic changes as detected by ultrasound to perform preliminary assessment for the interpreting radiologist/physician. Perform and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered inclusive of pertinent clinical indications; review exam procedure with the patient and answer any pertinent questions related to the exam. Review images for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness; process and store images for physician interpretation and permanent archiving. Assist radiologist and other physicians in the performance of interventional/invasive procedures; practice sterile and aseptic techniques as necessary. Perform necessary equipment calibrations and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer; monitor and maintain appropriate supplies for the department. Complete all other assigned projects and duties. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience. Education: Equivalent to a college degree. Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Other Skills: Ultrasound units/equipment, PACS, Cerner, table, wheelchair, Hoyer lift and interventional/invasive instruments. Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Responsibilities

The Sonographer will scan body areas to produce images as requested by physicians, recognizing pathophysiologic changes to provide preliminary assessments for interpretation. Responsibilities also include documenting patient history, reviewing images for quality, assisting physicians with procedures, and maintaining equipment and supplies.