Medical Diagnostic Sonographer

Job description:

HCA Solutions is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve as a PRN Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Shifts available are:

1. Day
2. Evening
3. Night

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Responsibilities:

Correlate the patient's clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results from previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the ultrasound study.
Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties such as obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology and surgery regarding the patient's pertinent past medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition so it correlates with the ultrasound examination.
Recognize normal anatomic variants. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.
Document arrival, departure, and completed tests as required by MTF policy. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
Perform system warm ups, calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
Explain process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
Assist in the compiling and archiving of records for procedures performed Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest.
Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area. Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations as appropriate to the discipline.

Requirements:

Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

CPR certification

Experience: Sonography: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate (Required)
CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person