Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

QUALITY MEDICAL IMAGING OF WASHINGTON - 3.3

Spokane, WA Job Details Part-time $39 - $45 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Report writing BLS Certification Basic math Driver's License Data collection

Full Job Description Description:

Summary:

Performs and assesses ultrasounds to assist in the diagnosis of disease, works effectively with patients and families, and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1.Responsible for ultrasound/sonographic examinations, including two-dimensional, Doppler, and M-mode.

• 2.Responsible for patient preparation, including obtaining vital signs and recording on charts.
• 3.Responsible for patient relations, including providing information to patient's family members.
• 4.Responsible for liaison communication between patients, physicians, and supervisor.
• 5.Responsible for clinical/technical area supplies.
• 6.Responsible for EKG examinations.
• 7.Travels to any area as needed.
• 8.Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all equipment and the company vehicle.
• 9.

Attends at least one-half of staff meetings. 10.Takes calls according to monthly schedule. 11.Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Requirements Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. S.) or equivalent in Sonography/Ultrasound from two-year college or technical school; and less than one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current BCLS certification Current CPR certification Must complete annual education requirements Must maintain regulatory requirements Eligible for ARDMS registry within three months of hire Valid driver's license Must meet insurance underwriting requirements

Equipment:

Ultrasound machine

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.