Sonographer, PRN, ECHO, Wilkes Medical Center

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: 

Provides high quality technical neurodiagnostic ultrasound services appropriate to age of patient, contributing to a positive patient outcome. Maintains cooperative working relationship with other departments and members of the medical system. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Successful completion of a postgraduate course in Neuroultrasound or Bachelor's degree in a related field. 
• One year clinical ultrasound experience preferred. 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: 

• Completion of the Registry of Vascular Technologists required or the Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography within 18 months of hire. 
• Current CPR certification required. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Performs and/or assists in performing quality neurovascular sonography procedures.
2. Obtains appropriate data management and documentation and utilizes hospital resources appropriately. 
3. Communicates in an effective manner to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction. 
4. Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality. 
5. Performs appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance. 
6. Utilizes appropriate competencies, guidelines and environment for safe patient care. 
7. Provides and/developmental appropriate patient care. 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary professional staff when discussing neuroultrasound technology 
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with public, patients, physicians, and other medical center staff