Sonographer
Sonographer
Benefits and Perks:
- Top Competitive Compensation Package
- Fully Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Medical, dental, vision. McKenzie Health also covers 100% of medical deductible.
- 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
- Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
- Service Awards and Recognition Programs
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement (for qualified employees)
- Employer Provided Training Programs such as SANE, TNCC, NRP, STABLE, NIHSS, ACLS, PALS
- Sign-On Bonus (for certain positions)
- McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance
- Options Available for Student Loan repayment, Relocation, and Temporary Housing Assistance.
- Clothing: Certain Branded Clothing Provided
- Child Care Subsidy Program
- Free Gym Membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center
- Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
Position Overview:
A Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound exams following interpreting radiologist protocols. The Sonographer verifies the provider’s order for accuracy and completeness; cares for the patient by explaining the procedure, showing concern for comfort and modesty, oversees all safety procedures, and providing excellent images for the patient’s continuum of care in the diagnostic process. Superior customer service is paramount to the entire patient’s experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that perfects patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors- Interacts professionally with patient/ family.
- Performs Ultrasound exams based on knowledge of abdominal, pelvic, small parts, heart and routine vascular physiology and disease- * MCH sonographers are supported by Medical Staff per policy to provide an emergent impression to the ordering provider when needed. Providers should always refer to official Radiology reports.
- Perform MFM scans
- Records images and completes required worksheets for the interpreting Radiologist.
- Provides care proper to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
- Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes the right physician contact for intervention.
- Follows ALARA principles ensuring lowest dose to get acceptable diagnostic quality imaging.
- Selects proper equipment, technique, and protocol to use for procedure and decides most suitable anatomical posture and positions.
- Responsible for safe handling of equipment
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures, follows universal precautions- manages/ starts IVs for Radiology needs.
- Helps in keeping basic records and reports.
- Helps in training of students and ancillary personnel.
- Take ultrasound calls according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours if needed.
McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate.