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Sonographer

CHI Health Saint Mary's Nebraska City, Nebraska
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The posted compensation range of $30.47 - $44.19 /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.

Requisition ID 2024-366187 Employment Type Full Time Department Ultrasound Hours/Pay Period 64 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 0800 - 1730 Remote No Category Radiology
Overview

CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014 St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new fully modernized facility. The new 110000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with among other benefits an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect.


Responsibilities

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JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
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.


ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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

 The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Associate’s Degree preferred
  • Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT;
  • CPR/BLS certification

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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