General Sonographer

				Overview:

General Sonographer

UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge

Shift: 8am-4:30pm, limited rotating call shifts

Responsibilities:

* Maintains appropriate records and statistics, and maintains sufficient stock of supplies for the entire Ultrasound Section.
* Evaluates and recommends a new or revised Ultrasound policies, procedures, protocols, etc.
* Instructs and assists students in clinical procedures.
* Performs other related duties as required or assigned by Lead Sonographer, Clinical Supervisor or Manager.
* Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines.
* Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
* Participates in department operations demonstrating professional behaviors to include supporting goals of the department and maintaining awareness of resource utilization.
* Participation in non-direct patient care activities including educational activities, quality assurance activities, department meetings, and other related activities.
* Provides a variety of services related to patient transportation and daily department cleaning.
* Exhibits knowledge and skills in the operation of Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) ,Radiology Information System (RIS), and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
* Assists in scheduling of patient exams by assuring correct physician order and insurance pre-authorization number.

Qualifications:

Education: 

* Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program

Licensure: 

* Accreditation from American Registry Diagnostic Medical (ARDMS) Sonographer

Experience: 

* Previous experience is preferred but not required. New graduates welcome to apply.

Skills/Abilities: 

* Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral.
* Organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills.

Certification/Course: 

* Life Support (CPR) certification, ARDMS in Abdomen and OB/GYN and/or in the process of attaining these credentials.  
* Must attain within 24 months of hire date.
			

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