Registered Sonographer

OverviewSt. Elizabeth Community Hospital provides state-of-the-art health care to the North State communities. This award-winning facility is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical center. Located in picturesque Tehama County, St. Elizabeth offers 76 licensed beds, a trauma level III emergency department, comprehensive surgical services and a progressive Family Birth Center. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a Truven 100 Top Hospital in the Nation for seven consecutive years, and has built a reputation for excellence in orthopedics, family-centered maternity care and emergency services. St. Elizabeth is a sister facility to Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, and is committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate care available. For more information visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/stelizabethhospital .ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:Operates Ultrasound equipment with the ultimate goal of obtaining quality images of designated portions of the body. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment and initiative to apply prescribed sound waves. This position will be responsible to take call for ultrasound.Principle Duties and Accountabilities:Maintains established policies, procedures, and objectives.

Understands and participates in FOCUS-PDCA.

Prepares written documentation as equried by the profession and department.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area.

Obtains patient history, answers questions, and explains procedures.

Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, type of test ordered, and ensures quality images.

Maintains files on patients and other pertinent information according to established procedure.

Makes idle time productive and returns to darkroom, work area to help co-workers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performs CT exams, including but not limited to head, abdomen, pelvis, QCT, chest, extremity, and assists physiscian in special procedures.

Transports patient to CT area, prepares and maintains room for daily activities.

Performs Arteriography procedures and techniques, including but not limited to cerebral, carotid, aorta, extremity, sterile technique, and physician assisting.

Performs all ultrasound exams including but not limited to abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB, extremity, vascular, echocardiography, and assists physician in special procedures.

Transports patient to ultrasound room, prepares and maintains room for daily activities.

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:Ultrasound experience

Completion of ultrasound program at an approved school

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