Sonographer

University Hospitals -
Beachwood, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$32.23 - $50.40 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Qualifications

Computer operation
Computer literacy
BLS Certification
Computer skills
Operating medical imaging equipment

Full Job Description

Join our Sonography Team (Ultrasound tech) and provide diagnostic medical ultrasound exams. You will prepare patients for procedures, explain the examination process, assess image quality, and maintain patient comfort and safety throughout the exam. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to assist in diagnosing and treating medical conditions while providing compassionate care and maintaining a positive patient experience.

Why choose UH Sonography as a career choice?

Competitive hourly rate

Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience

Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time)

Loan repayment may be available for new grad talent only

Tuition reimbursement after six months

Career Ladder Progression

Free Parking

What You Will Do

Validate patient order and review relevant prior imaging

Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures

Consistently follow hospital policy to correctly identify patients and communicate and explain exam in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand

Perform ultrasound examination in accordance with departmental protocols while utilizing critical thinking skills and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured

Completed structured reporting document, identify exam limitations, assure images are uploaded to PACS and review exam with radiologist as needed

Perform, follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures

Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics

Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws ( HIPAA) and adhere to hospital policies

Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team

Maintain required credentials and licenses

Follow proper procedure to report equipment failures

Adhere to hospital safety and regulatory( DNV, ODH, etc.) standards

Additional Responsibilities

Follow Radiology communication plan

Completing annual training before deadline as required by hospital leadership

Must demonstrate the ability to work independently

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education Qualifications

Other Accredited Program: completion of an accredited program in a school of Sonography (Required)

Experience Qualifications

Previous Sonography experience (Preferred but not required)

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical procedures (Preferred proficiency)

Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of various types of ultrasound equipment. (Required proficiency)

Basic knowledge of oxygen tanks, suction machines and IVAC pumps. (Preferred proficiency)

Knowledge of computer stored images (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Examination) (Required Upon Hire) and

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification in a specialty (e.g., RVT, Abdomen, Breast); based on location and job function, RVT and/or Breast certification may be required (Required within 6 Months) and

Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

Standing - Frequently

Walking - Frequently

Sitting - Rarely

Lifting - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)

Carrying - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)

Pushing - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)

Pulling - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)

Climbing - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)

Balancing - Occasionally

Stooping - Frequently

Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching - Frequently

Crawling - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Constantly

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly

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