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Yale New Haven Health
Adult Vascular Sonographer
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$60,291 / year median in Connecticut
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) leadership, the HVC Sonographer performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality ECHO and/or Vascular images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the physician. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) Core Success Factors. Performs cardiac and/or vascular ultrasounds and interprets study results, coordinates daily schedule, and provides prompt feedback to physician(s). To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Heart and Vascular Center staff may be assigned at any of the HVC locations regardless of your regularly assigned work location. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work-up 1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physician(s) specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non-compliance or inferior quality is minimal as observed by manager/supervisor or physician review. 2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ensure service excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction. 2.1 Use two patient Identifiers when providing care, treatment, and services. Prior to performing exam, crosscheck universal patient identifiers, identify correct examination being ordered, and exams accurately 100% of the time according to departmental policy as observed by supervisor or other hospital staff. Crosscheck with work list. 3. Performs various record-keeping tasks in order to ensure department goals are met, medical record documentation accuracy, and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. 3.1 Upon completion of training, demonstrates a mastery of end-user computer skills of the cardiovascular picture archiving and communication systems (CPACS) by accurately and independently performing related tasks such as exam scheduling, completion, document scanning, etc. 4. Participates in various learning opportunities in order to further personal knowledge/skills and assists with teaching or training others. 4.1 Keeps current with professional registration/certification, mandated hospital training modules, departmental annual competencies, CPR certification, and provides documentation as recorded by coordinator/manager. 5. Employee follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment. 5.1 Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner, following policies and procedures, to minimize risk of injury to patients. Qualifications