• *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500
Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Medina Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Medina Hospital received Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital is also proud to be a Pathway Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation recognizes a health care organization’s commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff.
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 variable shifts.
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.
• RDMS must be maintained and in good standing.
• If working within the Imaging Institute, you may be required to perform non-invasive vascular studies to include veins, arteries, pulse volume readings and assist the physician during invasive studies.
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.
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