What are the responsibilities and job description for the SONOGRAPHER position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Is responsible for the production of high quality sonograms in an efficient manner while assuming responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care. Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Has a full knowledge of the equipment utilized for diagnostic Ultrasound as well as software and computer systems used to maintain patient information and diagnostic images (PACS).
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Must be flexible with work assignments. Must have good communications skills to orally and visually communicate with patients, staff and physicians. Must be accurate with details and willing to learn.
Is responsible for the production of high quality sonograms in an efficient manner while assuming responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care. Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Has a full knowledge of the equipment utilized for diagnostic Ultrasound as well as software and computer systems used to maintain patient information and diagnostic images (PACS).
REQUIREMENTS
- Preferred Associate's Degree
- Preferred High School Diploma Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
- Less than 2 years Current overview and knowledge of operations within a hospital or outpatient Ultrasound Department. Solid foundation of knowledge regarding all diagnostic medical ultrasound systems and exams. Required
- RDMS - Sonographer
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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Must be flexible with work assignments. Must have good communications skills to orally and visually communicate with patients, staff and physicians. Must be accurate with details and willing to learn.
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.