Sonographer
The posted compensation range of $33.60 - $48.73 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
St. Lukes Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women’s health and orthopedics.
Responsibilities
Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction
of the Medical Director; Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to
completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging test inclusive of positioning patient, equipment
management, and documentation of findings.
1. Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the
direction of the Medical Director
2. Prepares equipment ensuring that it is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
3. Problem‐solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding
equipment problems
4. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that
special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards
5. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
6. Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies
required to perform the procedure
7. Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs the daily QA process
8. Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient exams.
9. Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure
that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner
10. Performs portable examinations (when applicable) at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide
immediate diagnostic testing when needed
11. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical,
pathological, diagnostic information and images
12. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to Accurately differentiate between normal and
pathologic findings
13. Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information with medical history, and communicates findings to the
appropriate physician
14. Assumes responsibility for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients while they are in the
sonographers care
15. Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound suite
16. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
17. Maintains a daily log of patient’s seen/ completes exam‐billing forms
18. Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and Maintains adequate supplies
19. Participates in the maintenance of the ultrasound accreditation
Qualifications
Required:
Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT
CPR/BLS certification
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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