Aurora Health Care
Overview
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Base pay range $37.50/hr - $56.25/hr
Major Responsibilities
Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.
Reviews patient\'s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders; obtains necessary clinical information from patients; compares requisitions to physicians\' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, MRU number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies; enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with awareness of age-specific needs as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Licensure, Registration, And/Or Certification Required
Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 3 months unless determined not required by department leadership.
Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by ARDMS within 3 months unless determined not required.
Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by ARDMS within 3 months unless determined not required.
Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by ARRT within 3 months unless determined not required.
Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by CCI within 3 months unless determined not required.
Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by ARDMS within 18 months unless determined not required.
Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by CCI within 18 months unless determined not required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 6 months.
Education Required
Advanced training beyond High School that includes completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
Experience Required
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Competency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and organization policies and protocols.
Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments.
Flexibility in schedule and adaptability to constant change.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs overhead; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Clear speech, vision and hearing; may be exposed to hazards and must wear PPE as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aurora Health Care.
Sonographer multi-registry positions and related postings in Froedtert Hospital network are listed separately.
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Base pay range $37.50/hr - $56.25/hr
Major Responsibilities
Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.
Reviews patient\'s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders; obtains necessary clinical information from patients; compares requisitions to physicians\' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, MRU number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies; enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with awareness of age-specific needs as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Licensure, Registration, And/Or Certification Required
Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 3 months unless determined not required by department leadership.
Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by ARDMS within 3 months unless determined not required.
Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by ARDMS within 3 months unless determined not required.
Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by ARRT within 3 months unless determined not required.
Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by CCI within 3 months unless determined not required.
Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by ARDMS within 18 months unless determined not required.
Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by CCI within 18 months unless determined not required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 6 months.
Education Required
Advanced training beyond High School that includes completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
Experience Required
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Competency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and organization policies and protocols.
Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments.
Flexibility in schedule and adaptability to constant change.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs overhead; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Clear speech, vision and hearing; may be exposed to hazards and must wear PPE as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aurora Health Care.
Sonographer multi-registry positions and related postings in Froedtert Hospital network are listed separately.
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