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Sonographer
Unavailable, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
OverviewSt. Lukes Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women’s health and orthopedics.
ResponsibilitiesPerforms ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the directionof the Medical Director; Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care tocompletion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging test inclusive of positioning patient, equipmentmanagement, and documentation of findings.
1. Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under thedirection of the Medical Director
2. Prepares equipment ensuring that it is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
3. Problem‐solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regardingequipment problems
4. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and thatspecial precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards
5. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
6. Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary suppliesrequired to perform the procedure
7. Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs the daily QA process
8. Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient exams.
9. Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensurethat the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner
10. Performs portable examinations (when applicable) at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provideimmediate diagnostic testing when needed
11. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical,pathological, diagnostic information and images
12. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to Accurately differentiate between normal andpathologic findings
13. Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information with medical history, and communicates findings to theappropriate physician
14. Assumes responsibility for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients while they are in thesonographers care
15. Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound suite
16. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
17. Maintains a daily log of patient’s seen/ completes exam‐billing forms
18. Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and Maintains adequate supplies
19. Participates in the maintenance of the ultrasound accreditation
QualificationsRequired:
Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT
CPR/BLS certification
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree
ResponsibilitiesPerforms ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the directionof the Medical Director; Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care tocompletion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging test inclusive of positioning patient, equipmentmanagement, and documentation of findings.
1. Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under thedirection of the Medical Director
2. Prepares equipment ensuring that it is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
3. Problem‐solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regardingequipment problems
4. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and thatspecial precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards
5. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
6. Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary suppliesrequired to perform the procedure
7. Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs the daily QA process
8. Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient exams.
9. Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensurethat the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner
10. Performs portable examinations (when applicable) at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provideimmediate diagnostic testing when needed
11. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical,pathological, diagnostic information and images
12. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to Accurately differentiate between normal andpathologic findings
13. Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information with medical history, and communicates findings to theappropriate physician
14. Assumes responsibility for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients while they are in thesonographers care
15. Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound suite
16. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
17. Maintains a daily log of patient’s seen/ completes exam‐billing forms
18. Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and Maintains adequate supplies
19. Participates in the maintenance of the ultrasound accreditation
QualificationsRequired:
Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT
CPR/BLS certification
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree