Sonographer

Job description

Riverway Clinic is looking to hire a Sonographer to join our Radiology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Performs all duties necessary in providing high quality ultrasound exams. Ensure high quality patient care while working cooperatively with physicians and co-workers. Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees.
Position Responsibilities:
• People: Teamwork

• Handles patient’s questions, concern regarding procedures.
• Participates actively in self-development and educational activities.
• Identifies and works to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and problem solve, appropriately seeking assistance from members of the Riverway team. Focuses on solving the problem, not blaming.
• Places team goals above own interests.
• Shares information and job knowledge with other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates flexibility in performing additional responsibilities to contribute to the improvements in patient acre and the functioning of the care unit and other support services.
• Provides support to professional and technical staff.

• Health: Data and Quality

• Confirms patient information (proper patient identification and correct exam ordered on patient) on control sheet/exam request.
• Selects proper technical factors and operates equipment in a safe, effective manner, ensuring established protocol for quality control.
• Documents and processes reports, organizes VCR tapes/films, reviews finished exams for completeness, assists Sonologist/Radiologist with viewing and report exams.
• Keeps accurate records and statistics of all exams for Quality Control and patient outcomes.
• Ensures an organized, safe and professional environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy. Uses independent judgment of exam comprehensives.
• Is informed and knowledgeable regarding new technology. Implements new technology in department.
• Follows strict OSHA standards.
• Contacts patients and referring providers, as needed, e.g. results, follow-up, etc.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in using correct processes to provide care to patients and their families.
• Implements established Riverway policies and procedures.
• Documents patient information accurately and completely and keeps records regarding clinical practice.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Uses interdisciplinary resources to enhance own decision-making.
• Uses appropriate systems, automated or manual, to obtain patient information and schedule appointments.
• Engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching in terms of understanding and application.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in-services and educational programs at Riverway, HealthPartners, hospital and community.
• Develops new opportunities, tools, and methods of teaching.
• Maintains ARDMS Registration by completing required continuing education.
• Delegates appropriately and remains accountable for safe delivery of that delegated care.
• Assists with the updating of current, and development of new procedures as appropriate.
• Serves as a catalyst for improving standards of practice.
• Participates in and utilizes research appropriate to clinical setting to improve patient care.

• Experience: Patient Service

• Answers incoming calls and respond appropriately. Greets patients warmly.
• Recognizes and responds to written, verbal and nonverbal communications in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Greets patients with a warm welcome and completes interactions with a warm closure.
• Patient Advocacy: Assures patient’s rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Respects, embraces and values diversity.
• Provides support to patients and their families.
• Serves as a role model in the enhancements of practice and professional conduct.
• Demonstrates positive verbal communication and listening skills with internal and external customers.

• Stewardship: Financial

• Remains accountable for the efficient use of time, material and human resources.
• Maintains a well-stocked and esthetic exam room to ensure and organized, safe and professional environment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:
Casual / On-Call
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Required
• Credentialing by one of the following Credentialing bodies: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), or Registry eligible graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program to attain appropriate credentialing of specialty within one year from graduation.
• Must be credentialed in Abdomen (RDMS or RT(S)) and Vascular (RVT or RVS)

Preferred:
• Experience in specific ultrasound area, e.g. OB/GYN, vascular, General Ultrasound and knowledge of relative anatomy.

Skills and Abilities:
• Organizes effectively
• Establishes priorities
• Understands regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish safe working conditions
• Ability to maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work quickly under pressure
• Works productively as a team player

Benefits:
Riverway offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!