Sonographer

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Department: Ultrasound

Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Work Type: PRN

Per Diem- Variable

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Imaging, the Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all hospital departments and provider offices • Ability to scan on average 10 patients per shift, including both outpatient and inpatient. • Demonstrates appropriate skills and ability to assess, treat and/or care for patients based on the patient’s physical condition. • Correlates clinical history with the test performed and consults with referring physician regarding patient’s history and decision of appropriate exam required. • Performs all types of exams including general sonography, breast, OB, and vascular studies. • Performs biopsy procedures with the Imaging nurse and radiologist. • Coordinates schedule with Imaging Services Coordinators and charge nurses to complete departmental workload in a timely fashion. • Maintain order and cleanliness of department. • Complete all proper documentation to ensure timely results. • Recommend action necessary for quality improvement. • Operate ultrasound unit independently. • Show flexibility in covering shifts to accommodate departmental and patient needs. • Other duties as needed and required.

Other Information:

ARDMS registered in Vascular for Vascular Lab, OB/GYN and Abdomen for General Ultrasound. Has clinical experience of adequate length to become proficient in the art of Medical Sonography.

Competencies and Skills

• 1 years of relative work experience required.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
• Required Associate's Degree

Working Conditions

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of walking.
• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.