Sonographer - Lynchburg Family Medicine

Overview

Sonographer I - Lynchburg Family Medicine/Full Time Days – Centra Health

• Within a setting renowned for clinical excellence, you will perform diagnostic ultrasounds for the imaging of normal and abnormal structures of the human body and provide quality care to patients of all ages.
• Assess patients appropriately for the procedures ordered prior to, during, and after treatment according to Imaging Services/Departmental Guidelines
• Take part in the training of students and staff as assigned.
• Create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• As an Ultrasound Sonographer, you would prepare patients, collect relevant information for completion of procedures, and perform sonographic exams following defined protocols.
• Throughout the procedure, you would be observant of patients’ conditions, and notify physician of unusual occurrences.
• Compile appropriate records to expedite results.
• You will analyze the quality of images and processes as required.
• Completes data sheet containing pertinent patient information following exam prior to forwarding to radiologist or Cardiologist.
• Using the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) process explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams.
• Follows department specific standard work and departmental policies.
• Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy.
• Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient.
• Other job duties None as assigned.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associated Degree or completion of a Certification Program in Ultrasonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Radiology upon hire of an accredited sonography program and/or ARDMS registered (or registry eligible) in the areas of abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), vascular technology (RVT) or Cardiac echo (RDCS). Registry eligible candidates must become ARDMS registered in abdomen within 6 months of employment or registered in adult echo or vascular within 1 year of employment.
• Required Certifications and Licensures: Certified as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or RDCS by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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