Per Diem / PRN Ultrasound Technologist - $80 per hour

Company: Froedtert Health - 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Newly hired, experienced sonographers must be registry eligible through the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers).
• Sonographers will be required to be registered in Abdomen (AB), OB/GYN (OB) and Vascular (VT).
• Breast registration required at sites that perform Breast Ultrasound.
• Each registry not obtained at the time hire will need to be completed every 9 months until all registries are complete.
  • Job Details
  • Position requires knowledge of imaging techniques for all areas of ultrasound: OB/GYN, Abdominal, Small Parts, Breast (site specific) Vascular, OR and Procedure in accordance with ACR guidelines and department specific policies.
  • Assists with providing 24/7 coverage of the Ultrasound Service with rotating Saturdays, holidays and call coverage.
  • Performs sonographic examination according to department standards and protocols using sound ergonomics to prevent injury.
  • Produces high quality images and ensures that all images are appropriately labeled and identified.
  • Recognizes normal anatomy and physiology, normal variations and pathology and adjusts imaging processes as needed to demonstrate all.
  • Analyzes physician orders and patient history to ensure correlation between patient history and exam to be administered.
  • Contributes technical and professional knowledge to the interpreting physician.
  • Able to work with other departments and modalities for appropriate scheduling and throughput of exams.
  • Provides sonography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and provides emergent call coverage as scheduled.
  • Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge of the EPIC/Radiant and PACS information systems.
  • Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
  • Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance and reports any equipment malfunction of issue to sonographer lead or manager.
  • Prepares patients for exam by providing a clear explanation of the procedures and answering questions using the AIDET technique.
  • Consistently assists in the transfer and positions of patients prior to and after patient imaging.
  • Provides assistance to radiologists and other medical staff during performance of interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures requiring ultrasound guidance.
  • Practices infection control and sterile techniques; remains current of any changes or updates.
  • Verifies, collects, documents and hands off lab specimens.
  • Effectively uses downtime to seek out peers who need assistance.
  • Routinely offers to help others in the performance of their duties.
  • Effectively communicates all information to provide a seamless patient care experience.
  • Helps by assisting with answering phones, scheduling patients, coordinating inpatients, and providing instruction to medical staff and patients.
    • Job Requirements
    • One year of current clinical experience is preferred.
    • Substantial training and current clinical experience with ARDMS registry will be accepted.
    • Candidate must be proficient with ultrasound equipment and have basic knowledge of patient care equipment.
    • Newly hired, experienced sonographers must be registry eligible through the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers).
    • Sonographers will be required to be registered in Abdomen (AB), OB/GYN (OB) and Vascular (VT).
    • Breast registration required at sites that perform Breast Ultrasound.
    • Each registry not obtained at the time hire will need to be completed every 9 months until all registries are complete.
      • Additional Details
      • Familiarity with McKesson PACS, Epic EMR preferred.

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