Sonographer, Yale Health

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Hourly Range: $34.77

In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has approximately 50,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world and is committed to an inclusive workplace.

We are celebrating over 50 years of service to the Yale community. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility at 55 Lock Street is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15‑bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x‑ray and ultrasound and a full‑service retail pharmacy.

As a member of the Diagnostic Imaging Department Team, assist in providing coordinated and compassionate care at every patient encounter at Yale Health. Responsibilities include performing specialized testing procedures appropriate to specialty (ultrasonography) in Diagnostic Imaging. Review patient’s chart, patient’s condition and physician’s orders to plan and determine the method of testing. Position patients. Set up, operate and maintain equipment to conduct tests and procedures.

Provide information to patients concerning specific tests and procedures. Perform high‑level disinfection of ultrasound probes at the department level. Instruct and act as a source of information on testing techniques, procedures and equipment operation. Assist patients when necessary to dress/undress for exams, or in transfers to/from wheelchair, stretcher, exam tables, etc. Assist in Diagnostic Imaging/ultrasound exams as directed by the radiologist.

Maintain strict patient confidentiality. Act as a liaison with repair personnel. Order and maintain inventory of supplies. Maintain disposable inventory per department protocol regarding date of use/disposal. Perform additional functions related to clinical as needed.

Current licensure as a Radiology Technologist. Certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Knowledge of Cannon Ultrasound equipment. Six years related experience as a medical ultrasound sonographer in a clinical setting such as a hospital or large medical practice.