PRN Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves (diagnostic ultrasound) along with color and spectral Doppler ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis of a variety of conditions and diseases. The sonographer is responsible for producing dynamic and static visual images of internal structures, analyses of hemodynamics of vasculature and communicating findings to the interpreting radiologist.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, using cognitive sonographic skills to identify, document, and adapt examinations as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images and to use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings and communicates findings to the interpreting radiologist.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients.
• Introduces self to patient, properly identifies patient utilizing two identifiers, explains the sonographic examination being performed and answers any patient questions; assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient while they are in the sonographer’s care; notifies appropriate personnel if assistance is needed.
• Selects and operates a wide variety of imaging equipment in an efficient and safe manner, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and perform exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient’s stay in the hospital.
• Maintains working order of the equipment and completes daily and weekly QC as required; reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient.
• Maintains cleanliness and supply par levels of all rotational areas, empties laundry, follows eye wash station protocol and policy, and utilizes high level disinfection (HLD) according to health system policy directed by Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization policy.
• Provides instruction to sonography technical students, medical students and residents regarding sonography exams and equipment when appropriate; coordinates with ancillary personnel as needed.
• Assists supervisor with divisional paperwork as assigned.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program which meets requirements by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/Vascular Technologist with the RDMS and RVT credentials

Required Licensure and Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) If not previously credentialed, employee must earn their first credential (either AB or OB/GYN or VT) must earn within within 90 Days
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• The employee has an additional three months (six months from date in position) to complete the second credential listed above in order to remain employed by the University of Kansas Health System as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. within 180 Days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Plus one or more additional modality registries
• RDMS - (BR) Breast Specialty through the A.R.D.M.S.
• RDMS - (PS) Pediatric sonography specialty through the A.R.D.M.S.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.