Ultrasonographer - Per Diem

Company: Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Title
Ultrasonographer - Per Diem

Department
Ultrasound-020523

Status
Per Diem

Job Description

SUMMARY

Reports to and is under the general supervision of the Manager and/or Asst. Manager of Radiology, performs various pediatric Ultrasound exams, relays diagnostic information to Radiologist. Maintains equipment, records and supplies.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains the appropriate skills related to patient care and imaging of neonatal and pediatric patients. Has the ability to access imaging orders and requests for completeness and accuracy. Involves patient/parent/and caregiver in care and procedure. Explains exams and procedures thoroughly to patient and or parent before they are performed. Allows time for and encourages questions

Effectively utilizes available resources and other members of the healthcare team to assure timeliness and accuracy of performing requested exam. Follows through with notification of appropriate parties of any variations and or changes of requested exam.

Performs Ultrasound exams on a daily basis for all areas of the organization and requesting Physicians. These areas include ED, OR, Clinics, inpatient units and the department as a whole. Also provides support to other technical and non-technical areas as needed. Ensures all images are of excellent diagnostic quality.

Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's Standards.

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience
Successful completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. With successful certification, attains required ongoing CME's.

Licenses and Certifications
Registered A.R.D.M.S. required
Current Basic Life Support, BLS / CPR certification.

Location
Hartford, CT

Projected Schedule (not guaranteed)
Flexible

Requisition Number
8816.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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