Sonographer

POSITION: SonographerCOMPENSATION:Based on experienceCLASSIFICATION: Full TimeBENEFITS AND PERKS:

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Benefit Package

100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)

Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit

Service Awards and Recognition Programs

100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)

Employer Provided Training Programs

Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center

Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health

Child Care Subsidy Program

Options available for relocation reimbursement, housing, and student loan repayment.

Continuing education paid or reimbursed

Certain Branded clothing provided

EAP available for all employees

McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance

SonographerPOSITION DESCRIPTION:A Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound exams following interpreting radiologist protocols. The Sonographer verifies the providers order for accuracy and completeness; cares for the patient by explaining the procedure, showing concern for comfort and modesty, oversees all safety procedures, and providing excellent images for the patients continuum of care in the diagnostic process. Superior customer service is paramount to the entire patients experience.Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that perfects patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors- Interacts professionally with patient/ family.

Performs Ultrasound exams based on knowledge of abdominal, pelvic, small parts, heart and routine vascular physiology and disease- MCH sonographers are supported by Medical Staff per policy to provide an emergent impression to the ordering provider when needed. Providers should always refer to official Radiology reports.

Records images and completes required worksheets for the interpreting Radiologist.

Provides care proper to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.

Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes the right physician contact for intervention.

Follows ALARA principles ensuring lowest dose to get acceptable diagnostic quality imaging.

Selects proper equipment, technique, and protocol to use for procedure and decides most suitable anatomical posture and positions.

Responsible for safe handling of equipment

Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures, follows universal precautions- manages/ starts IVs for Radiology needs.

Helps in keeping basic records and reports.

Helps in training of students and ancillary personnel.

Takes ultrasound calls according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours if needed.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or cut duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons considered right by MH.Physical Requirements:Physically demanding, high-stress environmentExposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motionsPushing and pulling heavy objectsFull range of body motion including handling and lifting patients[]{style="font-size: 12px; font-family:"}