Sonographer

**Employment Type:**

Full time

**Shift:**

**Description:**

**Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.**

**ESSENTIAL** **FUNCTIONS:**

**Performs Ultrasound procedures on scheduled shifts including emergency callback, operating ultrasound equipment**

**Instructs and educates patient regarding the ordered test and prepares the patient for the** **procedure.**

**Uses the Hospital and Department information systems to complete patient testing records and billing** **procedures.**

**Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.**

**Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student** **technologists.**

**Demonstrates proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol. Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner.**

**Operates equipment in a safe and eflicient manner, reporting any malfunctions to manager/Bio-** **med.**

**Manages and coordinates the activities of the Ultrasound Department with other areas of the department and hospital to insure and maintain patient care.**

**Attends hospital and department meetings and in-** **services.**

**Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and** **guidelines.**

**MARGINAL** **FUNCTIONS:**

**Capable of performing admin duties and transporting of patients as necessary for patient** **care.**

**Schedules** **patients**

**Assists with the evaluation of equipment and** **supplies**

**Performs QA activities as** **directed**

**Assists with the development and implementation of policies and** **procedures**

**MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** **REQUIRED:**

**Successful completion of an accredited two-year Ultrasound Technologist** **program.**

**Registered with ARDMS within 3 months. Maintain active registry status during** **employment.**

**Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire, and maintained. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certification include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Suppmt for Healthcare Providers.**

**Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within** **three**

**(3) months of** **hire.**

**Pass vascular boards within eighteen months of** **hire.**

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran