Sonographer

Overview

General Sonographer

UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge

Shift: 8am-4:30pm, limited rotating call shifts

• $7,500 Sign-on Bonus*

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team

• We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

• We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development

• We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate records and statistics, and maintains sufficient stock of supplies for the entire Ultrasound Section.

• Evaluates and recommends a new or revised Ultrasound policies, procedures, protocols, etc.

• Instructs and assists students in clinical procedures.

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned by Lead Sonographer, Clinical Supervisor or Manager.

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines.

• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

• Participates in department operations demonstrating professional behaviors to include supporting goals of the department and maintaining awareness of resource utilization.

• Participation in non-direct patient care activities including educational activities, quality assurance activities, department meetings, and other related activities.

• Provides a variety of services related to patient transportation and daily department cleaning.

• Exhibits knowledge and skills in the operation of Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) ,Radiology Information System (RIS), and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Assists in scheduling of patient exams by assuring correct physician order and insurance pre-authorization number.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program

Licensure:

• Accreditation from American Registry Diagnostic Medical (ARDMS) Sonographer

Experience:

• Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral.

• Organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills.

Certification/Course:

• Life Support (CPR) certification, ARDMS in Abdomen and OB/GYN and/or in the process of attaining these credentials.

• Must attain within 24 months of hire date.

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology

• Non-Nursing;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .9;

• Department: Ultrasound;

• Shift: 36 hours per week, limited call shifts;

• Job ID: 153999;