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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II (General and Vascular) - Elk Grove (On Call, Days)
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | elk grove, California |
About this job
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides ultrasound imaging in two areas of expertise (Diagnostic and Vascular) and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
Principal Accountabilities
Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
Implements safety standards to protect to staff and patients.
Maintains mandated continuing education requirements.
May be required to train / precept students and new techs.
Operates a variety of complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Prepares for and assists the physician in a variety of imaging and/or invasive procedures. MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education/Licensure/ Certification/ Registration:
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in good standing, is preferred or eligible to take the registration examination.
BLS Healthcare Provider required.
Additional multiple certification by ARDMS defined specialty areas preferred.
Graduate of a ARDMS accredited educational program in ultrasonography preferred.
Knowledge:
Advanced cross-sectional anatomy, pathophysiology and its effect on normal anatomy; basic knowledge of Obstetrical, vascular and/or cardiac anatomy/physiology.
Knowledge of electrical safety and infection control guidelines.
Experience:
Extensive experience in the acute care hospital setting performing sonographic categories of obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal, small parts, neurosonology, vascular and/or cardiac imaging is required.
Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations.
Must maintain competencies in two ARDMS defined specialty areas.
Provides ultrasound imaging in two areas of expertise (Diagnostic and Vascular) and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
Principal Accountabilities
Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
Implements safety standards to protect to staff and patients.
Maintains mandated continuing education requirements.
May be required to train / precept students and new techs.
Operates a variety of complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Prepares for and assists the physician in a variety of imaging and/or invasive procedures. MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education/Licensure/ Certification/ Registration:
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in good standing, is preferred or eligible to take the registration examination.
BLS Healthcare Provider required.
Additional multiple certification by ARDMS defined specialty areas preferred.
Graduate of a ARDMS accredited educational program in ultrasonography preferred.
Knowledge:
Advanced cross-sectional anatomy, pathophysiology and its effect on normal anatomy; basic knowledge of Obstetrical, vascular and/or cardiac anatomy/physiology.
Knowledge of electrical safety and infection control guidelines.
Experience:
Extensive experience in the acute care hospital setting performing sonographic categories of obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal, small parts, neurosonology, vascular and/or cardiac imaging is required.
Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations.
Must maintain competencies in two ARDMS defined specialty areas.
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