Ultrasonographer - Registered

Job Overview:

This position may exist in hospital imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and works under the general direction of the physician and/or supervision of the manager or supervisor. In hospital imaging, the ultra-sonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of breast, prostate, neonatal heads, body, abdominal, head/neck and interventional ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols. In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols. In the mammography specialty, must demonstrate competencies in breast ultrasound, perform ultrasound guided procedures, and maintain a GXMO to perform DEXA. In all areas, the ultra-sonographer is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, quality assurance/quality control, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of ultrasound equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned. Travel to additional locations may be required. This position requires RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR/AIUM as appropriate.

Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health (Required) 

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required 

• Other In Perinatal areas, Nuchal Translucency Testing Certification (Required)

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation 

• Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. 

• Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures. 

• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. 

• Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members. 

• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. 

• Work is completed before submitting. 

• Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure.

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.

   

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Frequently 
Continuous Learning - Frequently 
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Occasionally 
Pushing - Occasionally 
Reaching - Occasionally 
Reading - Frequently 
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - Occasionally 
Talking - Frequently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking – Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward for our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community