Sonographer

Overview

At CHI Health Midlands we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. When designing our facility we kept the patient viewpoint in mind setting a tone for a more comfortable less stressful hospital stay.

We provide our patients with some of the highest quality scores in the country in heart and vascular emergency and surgical care.

Also we offer high quality care in diagnostics / radiology womens care home care orthopedics sleep and breathing disorders.

Responsibilities

• PRN Opportunity
• Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including;

duration, process, and what to expect following completion

Selection of the 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

• Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director
• Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure
• Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects

Qualifications

Education

Currently enrolled in, or graduate of, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiology Technology program or graduate of a post-secondary allied health profession program and on-the-job training with registered sonographer

License and Certifications

• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ARDMS board certification within 6 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture as required for position
• Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities
• Must be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects / assignments
• Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members

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