SONOGRAPHER I - FULL TIME 8A-8P
Company: Centra Health
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Autonomously performs complex diagnostic ultrasound imaging
procedures for patients of all ages, under the supervision of
qualified physicians for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
disease. Diagnostic sonographers take the initiative to confirm the
imaging orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient
history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
Responsible for contacting the ordering physician if an inadequate
reason for test is supplied. Sonographers utilize advanced
knowledge to perform diagnostic procedures (inpatient and
outpatient settings, including portable and O.R. examinations) by
producing, assessing, and evaluating ultrasound images and related
data. Sonographers are required to exercise independent judgment in
the interpretation and analysis of exams and provide a preliminary
diagnosis of the technical findings to the physician.
Responsibilities
Compiles study data and creates preliminary reports for physicians
to assist with interpretation. Acquires quality images in
accordance with department protocols Prepares and positions
patients for testing, and attaches appropriate equipment for
procedures, such as EKG, physiologic arterial, cardiovascular
testing, etc., according to established protocol. Participates in
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), Intersocietal
Commission for the Accreditation of Echo Labs (ICAEL), or
Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular
Laboratories (ICAVL) annual accreditation process. Other duties as
assigned, Vascular Sonography. Performs quality exams including
carotid artery duplex, upper and lower extremity peripheral venous
and arterial duplex exams as well as physiological testing of upper
and lower extremities Cardiac-Echo Sonography Performs quality
exams including trans-thoracic echo, trans-esophageal echo, stress
echo, and structural heart procedures. Use of ultrasound
enhancement agents and microbubble contrast imaging. Pediatric
Sonography Performs quality exams including congenital heart
disease
Qualifications
Required Education: Associated Degree or completion of a
Certification Program in Ultrasonography, Diagnostic Medical
Sonography, or Radiology upon hire of an accredited sonography
program and/or ARDMS registered (or registry eligible) in the areas
of abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), vascular technology
(RVT) or Cardiac echo (RDCS). Registry eligible candidates must
become ARDMS registered in abdomen within 6 months of employment or
registered in adult echo or vascular within 1 year of
employment.
Required Certifications and Licensures: Certified as a Registered
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or RDCS by the American
Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered
Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification from American
Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Keywords: Centra Health, Harrisonburg , SONOGRAPHER I - FULL TIME 8A-8P, Healthcare , Lynchburg, Virginia
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