Sonographer II - PRN

More than just a job, it's a vocation.

Worker Type: PRN

Position Overview:

This role involves conducting diagnostic examinations on patients utilizing ultrasound technology to assess tissues and bodily structures, ensuring high-quality images for analysis. Candidates must be registered sonographers with at least two relevant certifications for the specific departments they serve, such as ABD/OB, ABD/MSK, ABD/BR, or OB/FE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize the second registry in either the primary or secondary department at least 30% of the time.
• Prepare and adjust all necessary equipment and manually operate transducers to carry out examinations.
• Adhere to safety protocols and execute quality control measures effectively.
• Conduct both routine and advanced studies while assisting in various imaging procedures.
• Identify significant anatomical structures, artifacts, pathologies, and limitations of the equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and report any issues to the appropriate personnel, including locking/tagging out equipment when necessary.
• Submit all high-quality images and documentation to PACS promptly, ensuring correct labeling and patient information.
• Help maintain a clean and organized department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
• Comply with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Education:

• Completion of an accredited Sonography program.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently utilize vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Engage in frequent oral communication, requiring hearing and speech.
• Distinguish body sounds and detect alarms or equipment malfunctions through hearing.
• Lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Assist in moving patients frequently.
• Perform data entry and use a keyboard regularly.
• Occasionally lift and carry objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasionally identify and differentiate colors visually.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, squat, twist, and perform repetitive movements with legs and arms.
• Rarely kneel or sit.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Breast (BR) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Or other combinations of RDMS certifications as specified in the original description.

Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Ultrasound

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.