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Job Title
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Women's Health Institute
Location
Mayfield Hts
Facility
Hillcrest Hospital
Department
OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Institute
Job Code
D99625
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:00am-4:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm
Job Summary
Join Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Hillcrest Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will perform imaging through the application of non-ionizing, and high-frequency soundwaves for patients of all ages. Your primary duties will include:
- Speaking with the referred physician regarding patients’ medical history to select proper procedures for diagnosis.
- Reviewing the charts and previous reports prior to the exam.
- Educating patients regarding the procedures and equipment used to ensure comfort and understanding during exams.
- Monitoring appointments scheduled for ultrasound examinations and demonstrating equipment for staff and visitors.
- Reporting malfunctions or issues to proper administration.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Currently has a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.
- Works well with minimal supervision.
- Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.
- Can multitask in a stressful environment.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll 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.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Performs OB/GYN ultrasound exams in accordance with lab standards and guidelines.
- Reviews patient history prior to exam.
- Communicates exam process to patients.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Works closely with the physicians and communicate findings.
- Monitor templates/schedule for ultrasound appointments.
- Ensures emergent ultrasounds are done in a timely manner.
- Completes end of day transmission of images and archive.
- Assures proper function of ultrasound equipment and notifies vendor or clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.
- Adequately clean equipment and stock linen and supplies.
- Participate in lab meetings, quality assurance, and educational processes.
- Assists staff and fellows in research projects.
- Maintain knowledge in the field and specialty, and equipment.
- Assists in training new hires, students, fellows, and residents.
- Assists with orienting new employees to the equipment, department procedures, and scanning guidelines.
- Rotate to sites as needed within the Institute.
- Assists in new investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Maintains knowledge in the field and CME’s.
- RDMS must be maintained in good standing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Education requirement: Graduate of an accredited school in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and in good standing.
Certifications:
- Certifications required: Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Must obtain RDMS registry in OB/GYN within 1 year of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (American Heart Association).
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- 1 year OB GYN Women's Health ultrasound experience or 3 years of ultrasound experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete at least five patient exams in each of the 9 OB/MFM competencies and at least five patient exams in each of the 9 GYN/REI competencies within 6-months of hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires standing and walking to extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
- Must be able to travel and get to scheduled locations.
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.
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