Sonographer-Casual Rotating Shifts
Sonographer-Casual Rotating Shifts
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Job Description
- Paid OnCall requirement is 1 Saturday OR 1 Sunday/month
- Shift requirement2 shifts/month (ideal is 24 shifts/pay period)
- Weekend rotation is 1 Saturday OR 1 Sunday/month
- 1 Holiday rotation/year
The Sonographer reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Sonographer performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies values and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient history and physicians orders.
- Educates patient regarding procedures equipment and exam to ensure patients understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies.
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
- Enters transmits and reports scan results.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with one credential (RDMS) within 3 months of graduation new graduates need Certificate of Completion from the college
- BLS for healthcare providers
- Physical Demands: A physical demands test provides an objective way to identify if a candidate can meet the essential tasks for the job the candidate has applied for at Northwestern Medicine. The testing protocol was established with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- Job Role Requirement: 50 lbs lift 36 inch wide carry; Push/pull 50 lbs
Preferred:
- One year experience in vascular imaging
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
