Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

4 weeks ago

Germantown, Maryland, United States Advocate Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Diagnostic Imaging Specialist at Advocate Health, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care through the use of advanced imaging technologies. Your expertise in sonography will enable you to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, making a significant impact on the lives of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular, and cardiac procedures/studies, ensuring accurate and efficient results.
• Review patient medical records to obtain necessary clinical information, including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, to ensure exam accuracy.
• Position patients and select proper transducers and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures, adjusting factors as needed to attain the appropriate images.
• Ensure patient safety, mental, and physical comfort throughout the examination process.
• 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 your facility and throughout the system.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, or cost containment projects/initiatives 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) 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) 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) 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) within 0 months, unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 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) 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 & 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 50lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20lbs over the head, and carry up to 40lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150lbs with a second person present.
• Must 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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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