Sonographer Weekend Option 1 - YH Ultrasound

Weekend Option 1

26 weekends/year; 24 hours/weekend- 9:00am-9:00pm

General Summary

Performs a variety of routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a general skill level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations such as, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecological scans, small parts and neonatal head scans, vascular scans, and assist with interventional procedures.

• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.

• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.

• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.

• Selects and operates equipment as needed to perform required exams.

• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.

• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

• Knowledge and use of digital image storage systems such as PACS.

• Direct patients to rooms and obtain vitals of patients.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.

• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.

• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdomen Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Breast Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Fetal Echocardiography Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Neurology Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-OBGYN Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Pediatric Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Accredited program in ultrasound technology. Upon Hire Required

Quality of Life

Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.

Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.

York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.