Base Pay Range
$36.95 - $55.43
Job Description
The Sonographer I is a Supplemental position and will fill in for vacation and sick calls at Sacred Heart Medical Center. This position is eligible for a 10% Sacred Heart and 12% supplemental differential.
Summary
To obtain the safest and highest quality diagnostic sonography exams for image documentation of anatomy and pathology and interpretation by a radiologist, per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols.
Essential
Duties /
Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performs high quality ultrasound exams that are consistently approved by radiologists and to the accepted protocol. Performs various sonography exams, including abdomen/small parts, breast, OBGYN, vascular, pediatric and musculoskeletal. Assists radiologists with interventional procedures. Accurately obtains and records patient medial history Demonstrates proficiency at utilizing Medicalis & PACS in locating prior reports/studies pertinent to exams being done. Utilizes Medicalis to track patient check-in/availability and accurately codes procedures. Calls patients and providers to clarify exams, indications, referrals, patient preparatory information and general questions. Arrives to all on-call assignments within 30-minutes of being contacted Assists in the transportation of patients as needed Coordinates patient care between departments to facilitate a smooth workflow Works in clinical outpatient setting but may cover in a hospital setting at times. Performs other duties as assigned
Clinics
Perform a variety of outpatient examinations which may include: Abdominal (renal, thyroid, scrotal, hernias, etc.) OBGYN (pelvis, 1st-3rd trimester obstetrics, anatomical evaluations, fetal well-being assessments, etc.) Pediatrics (brain, head, spine, hips, pylorus, appendix, etc.) Musculoskeletal (muscles, tendons, joints, soft tissue mass, etc.) Assist with interventional musculoskeletal procedures General
Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers. Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location. Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies. Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security. Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene. Free of alcohol and drug abuse. Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates self-directed learning and meets professional continuing education requirements through professional journals, approved seminars, etc. Ability to consider individual physical and emotional needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages. Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance. Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department. Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities. Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position. Attendance is a requirement for this position. Supervisory Responsibilities: There is little to no supervisory responsibility in this position Advocacy: Treats all patients and coworkers with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention
