Posted:
8/27/2024, 2:53:31 AM
Location(s):
Mentor, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500**
Join our newly built Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. Mentor Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With 4 operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms, and a helipad, we are making it easier than ever for our Lake County patients to access high-quality care close to home. Join Cleveland Clinic and become a part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.
Our Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs diagnostic sonographic imaging through the application of non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves for patients of all ages as directed by physicians. You will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
A caregiver in this position works Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends, from 7:00pm—7:30am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform ultrasound studies (i.e. obstetrical, GYN, abdominal, retro peritoneal, small parts, pediatric, and vascular).
Consult with referring physician regarding patients' medical history and selection of appropriate procedures and equipment required for proper diagnosis; reviews charts, previous reports, and requisition prior to the exam.
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
Schedule all emergency patients for diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Monitor all appointments scheduled or ultrasound examinations; performs preliminary research on patients when preparations are not provided; determines priority of patients based on the daily schedules.
Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images via PACS - when applicable, knowledgeable in afterhours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork - immediately reports any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
Perform checks on ultrasound equipment to assure proper function of equipment and notify clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.
Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies.
Assist with clinical instruction of ultrasound students and residents, assists with in-service education of staff members, assist with orienting new employees to the equipment, department procedures and scanning protocols; provides demonstration of ultrasound equipment for staff and visitors.
Assist in new investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment; maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in the field through self-motivated education and attendance of appropriate conferences and symposiums.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited school in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and in good standing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
If working within the OBGYN/Women’s Health Institute:
Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic.
Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within one year of hire.
Certification within OB/GYN (RDMS, OB/GYN) must be obtained within one year of hire.
If working within the Imaging Institute:
Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic.
Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(S) or RT(VS) upon hire.
Certification within Abdominal (RDMS, AB), OB/GYN (RDMS, OB/GYN)
OR Vascular (RVT, VT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) upon hire.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
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Physical Requirements:
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit