Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Riverside, Per Diem (Variable) - Part-time

div bJob Summary:/b/div Under general supervision, performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations and produces two three dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs which are used by physicians to diagnose diseases.  Delineate both normal and abnormal human anatomy as well as pathological conditions in the organs of the abdomen, superficial structures such as the human breast and musculoskeletal, pelvis, gravid uterus and other areas of the human body as well as obstetrics (e.g., maternal uterus and Adnexa, fetal biophysical profile, amniocentesis), and interventional procedures such as biopsies, aspirations and drainage procedures. divbrbEssential Responsibilities:/b/div ul liDemonstrates competence in the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, real-time and mobile, to obtain quality diagnostic images./li liPerforms specialized ultrasound exams/tests including but not limited to assisting physicians in sterile procedures, operating ultrasound equipment in the IR suite and/or other specialized applications such as localizations, aspirations and/or biopsies etc./li liConsistently and at all times: Selects appropriate transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ of interest, depth of field and other specifications of test, moves transducer by hand over area of interest and observes sound wave display screen in order to evaluate quality of ultrasonic pattern produced./li liEnters test data and patient information into ultrasound equipment and/or applicable computer system(s) to record scan results and diagnostic data./li liIdentifies and processes images and prepares images for physician interpretation./li liUtilizes ultrasonic imaging devices (i.e., transducers, monitors) in order to produce optimized image quality./li liDocuments significant structures in accordance with the established department protocol including but not limited to: technical factors, patient variables, image annotation etc./li liDocuments clinical activity in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner./li liMaintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines./li liDemonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served./li liIdentifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences./li liUtilizes proper Body Mechanics./li liDocuments clinical activities and required image information in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner./li liObserves all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and procedures./li liMaintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service./li liDemonstrates effective communication skills./li liDemonstrates professional behavior in all interactions with patients and staff./li liMaintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines./li liMay perform other duties as required and assigned./li/ulbr divbBasic Qualifications:/b/div divuExperience/u/div ul liRecent experience (within the last twelve (12) months) as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer./li /ul divuEducation/u/div ul liNo information available at this time./li /ul divuLicense, Certification, Registration/u/div ul liRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers/li /ul ul liRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn within 6 months of hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers/li /ul ul liBasic Life Support/li /ul divbAdditional Requirements:/b/div ul liAbility to demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of diagnostic medical sonography./li liDemonstrated ability to operate ultrasound equipment in order to produce quality images, recognize normal human anatomy and pathological conditions and utilize ultrasound equipment to differentiate disease processes and artifacts, and recognize ultrasound equipment limitations./li /ul divbPreferred Qualifications:/b/div ul li1 year clinical experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in an acute care medical center./li liDepending upon department needs, relevant specialty experience may be required./li /ul p/p pstrongNotes:/strong/p ul liPer Diem. /li /ul