Sonographer II

1 month ago

Akron, Ohio, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sonographer II to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing a variety of ultrasound procedures, including general, vascular, and cardiac studies. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring accurate and high-quality images, while also providing exceptional patient care and communication.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular, and cardiac procedures/studies, accurately differentiating between normal and pathologic findings.
  • Review patient medical records to obtain necessary clinical information, including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, and compare requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
  • Position patients and select proper transducers and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures, adjusting factors to attain the appropriate images.
  • Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information, and images.
  • Accurately identify and label images, including patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
  • Maintain records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, documenting billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
  • Identify equipment performance issues, communicate to appropriate staff, and evaluate new products and equipment for possible future use.
  • Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
  • Serve as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff, acting as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, or cost containment projects/initiatives, either at a site, market, or system level, and in the achievement/maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
Requirements
  • Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Education and Experience
  • Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
  • Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Sonographer role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Proficiency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
  • Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
  • Ability to work effectively with others towards common department goals, actively and positively contributing to morale and teamwork.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of aseptic techniques.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility, and organization policies and protocols.
  • Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage simultaneous assignments.
  • Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present, and have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
  • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids, therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.