Job Title – Position Description: Sonographer
Reports to: Manager Diagnostics Services
MISSION
The sonographer is responsible for delivering quality patient care by performing optimal renal, scrotal, penile, and female pelvic ultrasound studies in a fast-paced specialty environment.
OUTCOMES
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Produce optimal image resolution and accurately complete diagnostic assessment for each ultrasound study in a high patient volume setting.
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Consistently manages work load efficiently with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
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Exhibit sound critical thinking skills to ensure high quality patient ultrasound studies, to prioritize responsibilities, and to communicate with ancillary staff clearly and concisely.
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Use independent judgement to deliver quality patient care, while simultaneously managing work load efficiently.
COMPETENCIES
Job Related Competencies:
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Drive Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
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Action Oriented: Taking on tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
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Manages Complexity: Making a sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
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Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organizations moving forward
Cultural Competencies:
Advanced Values:
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People
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Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
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Heart
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Patient Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient centric solutions
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Service
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Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
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Excellence
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Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Behaviors:
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Being Resilient:
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Rebounding from setback and adversity when facing difficult situations
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Self-Development:
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Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development challenges
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Optimizes Work Processes:
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Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
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Professional Communication:
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Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, while maintaining a professional appearance and tone
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
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Certificate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience:
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Two years of sonographer experience
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Strong working knowledge of abdominal and pelvic anatomy and pathology
Credentials/Licensures:
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Active license in American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), with specialty physics and abdomen/small parts
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
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Associates/Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience:
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3+ years of sonographer experience
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Previous experience in a Urology/Gynecology outpatient and/or hospital setting
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Working knowledge of Konica Minolta Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) The Exa™
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Working knowledge of eClinical Works or similar Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Credentials/Licensures
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Gynecology: ARDMS specialties in OB/GYN
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Urology: ARDMS specialties in Abdomen/Small Parts
