Sonographer, PRN, Hugh Chatham

Graduation from a program approved by ARDMS.

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 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 3 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 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 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 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques.

Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.

Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.

Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.

Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation

Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed

Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed

Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered during daily activities.

inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records

Maintains correct patient records as required. Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.

Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.

Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required

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