Sonographer

Shawnee Health – Sonographer Join Southern Illinois’ leading healthcare organization, with over 380 team members who believe that in taking care of each other and our patients and clients, we create new opportunities for success and bring big dreams to life.

Shawnee Health is seeking a Sonographer for our Shawnee Health OBGYN office in Carbondale, Illinois for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 1.

Duties

• Performing the ultrasound and ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images correctly
• Performs, documents and archived ultrasound studies according to applicable policy
• Facilitates creation of permanent DC of images from studies done on outside referrals from OBGYN physician for distribution to hose physicians
• Communicates with physicians on results of studies
• Maintains a Quality Assurance system in compliance with AIUM and maintains accreditation
• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients in order to avoid confusion
• Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the room in which the procedure takes place per policy
• Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of the patient’s body to cover the internal area being imaged
• Evaluating the images for their quality, and interpreting what the image captured
• Document normal and abnormal pelvic anatomy.
• Perform and document Gyn Doppler studies.
• Assist with and providing ultrasound imaging for amniocentesis, saline infusion Hyster sonograms, and other procedures as needed.
• Describe ultrasound findings completely and accurately without making diagnoses or impressions in the description.
• Communicate with office staff, patients, and physicians.

• 1. Physical Requirements
• Lifting at least 50 pounds
• Standing for prolonged periods of time

Mandatory Must be competent in the use of computers, Must be capable of independent problem solving with moderate to little supervision Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Preferred Bi-lingual Starting salary - Compensation $35 Per Scan

Benefits: Not Eligible for Benefits