Senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II, San Diego, 21 Hrs, Day
3 days ago
San Diego
Job Summary: Under indirect supervision, performs a variety of diagnostic medical sonogrms (such as abdominal and OB/Gynecology ultrasound examinations) utilizing complex ultrasound equipment and transducers. Essential Responsibilities: • Customer Service:, • Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a positive image for the department, as demonstrated by:, • Willingness to take the initiative to resolve member issues., • Handling a high number of member contacts., • Dealing with customer complaints in a positive way., • Providing compassionate service., • Treating coworkers with respect and appreciation., • Fostering teamwork and thinking positively., • Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences., • Demonstrates competency and understands the overall operational functions of the department to include all reception duties and cashier functions., • Observes regional radiation and department safety policies., • Age Specific Criteria., • Neonatal., • Pediatric., • Adolescent., • Adult, • Periatric., • Adjusts technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the physical maturation of the patient., • Modifies patient positioning techniques relative to the patients physical and cognitive abilities., • Always takes special care in handling, positioning and/or restraining infants and geriatric patients to avoid injury or excessive radiation exposure., • Demonstrates competence and understands the overall operational function of the department to include scheduling of patient appointments by telephone, mail, or in person utilizing OPAS., • Demonstrates competence in the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, real-time and mobile, to obtain quality diagnostic images., • Consistently selects correct technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the patients age and body habitus., • Consistently selects equipment settings and appropriate transducers in accordance with department protocols and patient body habitus., • Consistently processes hard copy images properly, utilizing automated equipment., • Properly and consistently follows specific infection control techniques relative to ultrasound imaging (e.g., cold sterilization of probes, use of condoms on endocavity probes, etc.)., • Routinely manipulates transducer appropriately to obtain the desired images., • Exercises good clinical judgment., • Consults with the radiologist or other clinician for purposes of clarifying orders., • Selects alternate or additional views appropriately relative to the patients condition., • Does not attempt to perform an exam in any case in which it cannot be performed safely and/or properly., • Consistently demonstrates the ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy., • Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner., • Completes and initials the standard consultation form and the Radiology Processing Record accurately and immediately following each procedure., • Routinely documents patient history relative to previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs., • Additional Performance Standards for Lead DMS., • Provides effective functional direction to assigned staff., • Consistently assigns work to staff appropriately so that exams are performed in a timely manner., • Routinely provides timely feedback to management regarding operational problems and personnel issues., • Communicates effectively with other departments to promote positive interdepartmental relationships., • Demonstrates organizational skills and creativity in the resolution of operations problems within the department., • Organizational Rules, Policies and Procedures:, • Observes all applicable regional, medical center, and department policies and procedures., • Quality of Service:, • Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service., • Greets members promptly and courteously with eye contract and a pleasant expression and tone of voice., • Informs members of reason for any delays or anticipated delays in their care., • Treats all patients in accordance with the Patients Bill of Rights., • Conducts only work related conversations when members are waiting for service., • Communication:, • Demonstrates good communication skills., • Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner., • Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills., • Speaks English in the presence of patients except as required to interpret for non English speaking patients., • In writing, communicates accurately, completely, and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a timely manner., • Professional Maturity:, • Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with patient and staff., • Strives to maintain good working relationships and rapport with patients, other members of the department and the health care team., • Is flexible and cooperative about schedule changes made to maximize productivity and efficiency., • Responds appropriately to constructive criticism from supervisors and peers., • Functions independently within defined scope of position., • Productivity:, • Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department or the Region., • Equipment, Supplies and Work Area:, • Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines., • Keeps equipment and work area clean at all times., • Routinely handles equipment with care to avoid damage., • Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisory staff promptly., • Reports to Assistant Director, Diagnostic Imaging., • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed., • N/A. Education • Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited ultrasound program or a graduate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with two (2) years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a major medical center., • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, • Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire, • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Additional Requirements: • Competency in components of sonography as listed: routine abdomen; abdomen Doppler; small parts; thyroid; obstetrics/gynecology; amniocenteses; fetal echocardiography; interventional procedures; breast studies; portable intra-operative studies; and portable neonatal studies. Preferred Qualifications: • Three (3) years experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a major medical center., • Experience with Acuson Sequoia, Philips iu-22 and Clickview ultrasound reporting package. Notes: • South senior to include 2 days as senior and one day as a sonographer; subject to change depending on department needs., • Shifts, hours, and/or locations may vary based on operational need., • Scheduled work hours per week will be 20-32.