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• Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care which support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients.

MINIMUM:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.:

Graduate of a Medical Imaging program. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all

responsibilities:

and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1.

• Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department as identified through professional literature, department protocol, policy and procedure.

2.

• Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable).

3.

• Reviews the physician’s request completely for information on the procedure to be performed for each patient; refers any questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing the study.

4. Produces images of optimal quality. 5.

• Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.

6.

• Assesses patient’s needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.

7.

• Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.

8. Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff. 9. Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.

10.

• Performs as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography

education:

program as identified through professional literature, department, institutional and sonography

education:

programs(s) protocol, policy and procedure. 11.

• Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the

Education:

al programs. 12.

• Maintains professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.

13.

• Participates in in-house training and development offerings and applies the resultant

skills:

and knowledge to position performance, monitored by supervision. 14. Display imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, WVUH Behavior Standards, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.

15.

• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.

16.

• Performs High Level Disinfection of ultrasound equipment per department policy.

PHYSICAL:

REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.

2. Stand and walk for six to seven hours a day. 3. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight. 4. Ability to push ultrasound machine for portable exams WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Clinical setting.

SKILLS:

AND ABILITIES: 1.:

Must have the ability to follow directions both written and verbal in English. 2. Works with people utilizing a teamwork approach. 3. Must have the ability to prioritize work tasks and multi-task. The Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.

To apply for the next level, the Sonographer must meet the

requirements:

of their current level. They must also meet the required years of

experience:

, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. Level 1 No

experience:

required. All Sonographers with less than 12 months of

experience:

enter at Level one. Level 2 Meets

requirements:

for previous level. One year of sonographer

experience:

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets. Level 3 Meets

requirements:

for previous levels. One continuing

education:

pathway. Three years of sonographer

experience:

Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory

skills:

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets. Level 4 Meets

requirements:

for previous levels. One continuing

education:

pathway. Five years of sonographer

experience:

Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory

skills:

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets. Additional Job

Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 157 WH Ultrasound and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia Equal

Opportunity:

Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal

opportunity:

employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline,

compensation:

,

benefits:

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