ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid, unrestricted certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ties), as appropriate, i.e., Abdomen and/or OB/GYN (ARDMS) and Vascular (ARDMS) or (CCI). Valid CPR certification.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Must have one year experience, or comparable combination of experience and education, in performing the following exams: Carotids, lower extremity venous, pelvic/transvaginal, abdominals, appendix, thyroids, scrotums, First Trimester OB, upper extremity venous, hernias or any OB ultrasound. Experience on Toshiba Phillips equipment and GE ultrasounds is preferred.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ABILITIES & SKILLS):
- Knowledge of professional patient care and ultrasound practice and principles to give and evaluate patient care related to position responsibilities.
- Knowledge of the compliance aspects of clinical care and patient privacy and best practices in medical office operations.
- Proficient/knowledgeable in medical terminology.
- Proficiency in standard scanning protocols and imaging techniques.
- Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
- Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
- Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination, as necessary.
- Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the diagnosing physician.
- Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations needed during the course of performing essential job duties.
- Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, email, e-learning, intranet, Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette. Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the healthcare team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs.
- Demonstrates reliability, professionalism and patient-center care.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays courteous and friendly demeanor.
- Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, providers, patients, family members, hospital staff, vendors and non-IHA providers and staff.
- Ability to cross-train in other areas of practice in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
- Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities and time constraints.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.
- Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
- Successful completion of IHA competency-based program within introductory and training period.
- Ability to travel to other office/practice sites and meeting and training locations.
