Sonographer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is selected by and reports to the Medical Support Services Supervisor.

The Sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical diagnosis.

The professional level of this health care service requires highly skilled and competent individuals who function as an independent contractor at the health care center.

The Sonographer must be able to produce and evaluate ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis.

The Sonographer must acquire and maintain specialized technical skills and medical knowledge to rend quality patient care.

He also adheres to federal and state guidelines.

The Medical Sonographer functions as a member of a collaborative health care team to create and maintain a Patient Centered Medical Home where emphasis is on excellent communication; support of the patient is provided and tracked in a culturally competent, behaviorally enhanced setting supported by information technology.

Due to the nature of NHHC services, you may be required extended hours of other variation of the regularly scheduled hours in order to better serve our community.

CRITICAL JOB ELEMENTS/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS I.

Must be professional in dealing with patients and the public via personal and telephone contacts.

Demonstrate positive attitude towards patients with good eye contact, pleasant voice, attentive and responsive to their needs.

II.

Provides and performs diagnostic ob/gyn, abdomen, breast, soft tissue, and superficial structures sonographic examinations following the guidelines of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

III.

Follows the Guidelines for Equipment Operations and Documentation.

1.

Operates convex, linear, and endovaginal transducers required for specific sonographic examinations.

2.

Has knowledge of hi-tech equipment and operation of such equipment 3.

Provides adequate documentation of the study a.

Incorporates measurement parameters and anatomical findings, procedures, and assesses and evaluates sonographic images and related data into a summary report that is used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis.

b.

Appropriately labels images with exam date, patient information identification and image orientation.

c.

Keeps daily logs of all exams done.

IV.

Practices knowledge of Biological Safety Procedures.

1.

Must perform sonographic examinations only for necessary medical reasons as directed by the Centers physicians.

V.

Implements knowledge of Maintenance of Equipment.

1.

Uses correct application/procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of transducers.

2.

Uses proper application of protective sheaths for transducers, either in sterile or non-sterile settings.

3.

Must report any equipment malfunction or maintenance when needed.

4.

Must maintain an inventory of supplies.

VI.

Quality Assurance for optimal sonographic equipment function shall be provided by the ven...