Sonographer Specialty Weekend Premium - Alexandria Hospital
Full-time 1 hour ago Full Job Description Sign - on Bonus and Relocation! A day in the life of a Specialty Sonographer can look like:
Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients or patients' chart to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
Assists physicians in performing TEE, Fetal Echoes and AV optimization studies by using departmental protocols to provide optimum results.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterile technique and isolation precautions as they pertain to the various specialty procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcomes.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of intravenous (IV) heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Sonography.
Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test enhancing solutions, in alignment with standards of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Correctly identifies patients and their files while ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
Tracks patients according to department procedures.
Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections.
Requirements Work schedule:
Full - time - 12 hour night shift Education :
Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting.
Experience :
One year experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography; US breast experience preferred Certification :
ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registered.
Must have RVT/RVS/VS with specialty in Vascular or Neurosonology; or RDCS/RCS with a specialty in Adult Echo, Fetal Echo or Pediatric Echo; or RDMS/ARRT with at least two sonographer specialties (ie:
OB/GYN, Breast, AB) , ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registered; BLS & CPR from the American Heart Association.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients or patients' chart to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
Assists physicians in performing TEE, Fetal Echoes and AV optimization studies by using departmental protocols to provide optimum results.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterile technique and isolation precautions as they pertain to the various specialty procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcomes.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of intravenous (IV) heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Sonography.
Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test enhancing solutions, in alignment with standards of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Correctly identifies patients and their files while ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
Tracks patients according to department procedures.
Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections.
Requirements Work schedule:
Full - time - 12 hour night shift Education :
Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of specialized training in a hospital/healthcare setting.
Experience :
One year experience in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of Specialized Diagnostic Medical Sonography; US breast experience preferred Certification :
ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registered.
Must have RVT/RVS/VS with specialty in Vascular or Neurosonology; or RDCS/RCS with a specialty in Adult Echo, Fetal Echo or Pediatric Echo; or RDMS/ARRT with at least two sonographer specialties (ie:
OB/GYN, Breast, AB) , ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registered; BLS & CPR from the American Heart Association.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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