Sonographer at SSM Health summary:
As a Sonographer at Ripon Medical Center, I perform diagnostic imaging procedures to examine tissues and body structures using ultrasound technology. I am responsible for ensuring high-quality imaging, complying with safety standards, and assisting in maintaining departmental orderliness. My role requires ARDMS or RDCS certification and involves a variable part-time schedule, providing essential support for patient care.
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WI-Ripon Medical Center
Regular
Job Highlights:
· Department: Sonography
· Sign On Bonus: $5,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! *
· Schedule: Part time Variable schedule 20 hours/week
· Pay Range starts at: $37.65 Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: Ripon Med Center - Ripon, WI and Waupun Memorial Hospital - Waupun, WI
2 ARDMS or RDCS certifications required.
* Qualified external candidates only
Job Summary:
Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The registration requirement for this position is a registered sonographer holding two or more registries appropriate for the department(s) in which the sonographer works. Ex: ABD/OB, ABD/MSK, ABD/BR. OB/FE
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Second registry must be used in primary department or secondary department 30% of the time.
- Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
- Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
- Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, images labeled correctly and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
- Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- completion of a Sonography certification program
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
CREDENTIALS
Credentialled in 2 different areas of sonography
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4206000182 ULTRASOUND
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
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Keywords:
sonographer, ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, healthcare, medical technician, patient care, ARDMS, RDCS, medical imaging, health services
