Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Clinic Sonographer in Papillion, Nebraska
Overview
From primary to specialty care as well as walk-in and virtual services CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.
CHI Health would love to add a PRN Sonographer to our Women's Health Clinic located at our Midland's campus off of Hwy 70 & 84th St!
Hours: On Call / As needed - Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday, NO weekends & NO holidays
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Under the direction of a licensed practitioner and with little supervision, performs procedures, using diagnostic imaging equipment designed for ultrasound imaging. Provides health care services as needed, using ultrasound to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Performs procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care and recognizes essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedure.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Assesses patients and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
Provides patient education as appropriate.
Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
Selects proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathering proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.
Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
Performs quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and escalates concerns as indicated.
Completes quality tests on equipment as required.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association require upon hire
ARDMS board certification within 6 months of hire
6-9 months of ultrasound experience preferred but not required
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Pay Range
$27.70 - $40.17 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.