Sonographer - Full Time - Dean McGee Eye Institute - Oklahoma Health Center

General Description:

Under immediate to general supervision, performs technical procedures that require application of high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Prepares patients for examinations and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physician to be performed
• Performs basic to advanced level ultrasound procedures in assigned specialty service area utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques in accordance with established clinical practice standards, guidelines and protocols
• Interacts with physicians, staff, family and patient to develop and implement the plan of care
• Communicates clinical findings and makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
• Assists in prioritizing and ensuring completion of clinical and non-clinical work assignments
• Prepares and presents in-services pertinent to assigned service area

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree or higher from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved program for Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Eligible for registry as a Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.

Special Requirement: Incumbents may continue in the position for up to 6 months and must pass the registry as a Sonographer within that timeframe. Failure to satisfy these conditions may result in termination of employment with OU Health.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and ultrasound equipment such as B-Scanner, Real Time, Doppler (pulsed wave and color flow), Echocardiographic 2-D and M-Mode.
• Skill in performing ultrasound examinations.
• Based on specific assignment, skill in performing general abdomen, o-gyn, small parts, pediatric and limited vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and other staff members.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.