Req #: 0000196617
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: Ultrasound

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required
• Successful completion of a comprehensive course In diagnostic medical ultrasound.
• Two years as staff Ultrasonographer preferred.

Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 20 Hours
• Days
• Part-Time

• Obtains, reviews and integrates pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation.
• Records and processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedures for presentation
• Records and processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedures in the Radiology Information system.
• Provides patient education related to sonographic imaging and promotes principles of good health
• Evaluates static and dynamic images and recordings of available data for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of the patient during procedures
• Corroborates patient s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Prepares patient for procedures by providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety
• Selects and operates ultrasonic equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort Immobilized patients as required for appropriate examination
• Determines ultrasonic frequency and transducers for established protocols. Core Competencies: - Exercises precautions in patient applications, respecting the biological effects between ultrasound and tissue
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other healthcare professionals Core Competencies: - Participates in the department s quality assessment and improvement plan. Maybe responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area
• May be responsible for control of inventory car and control of specific ultrasound items. May purchase supplies for area * Core Competencies: - Pursues appropriate continuing education to maintaining credentials and skills and employment