Sonographer

Company: Dignity Health
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality, innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year.With hospitals inLufkin,Livingston, andSan Augustine, CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities. What sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? How much time do you have? In short, it all starts with our current employees. They believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. We, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. CHI advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. Choose CHI!We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adultsCare for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult timesFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity TheftEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching RetiremenOur Sonographer plays a vital role in our Imaging department. The Sonographer performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director; Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging test inclusive of positioning patient, equipment management, and documentation of findings.What you need in this role:Great Interpersonal Skills - Our patient’s require a thorough explanation of all procedures and will ask many questions throughout the process. The Sonographer will need to be able to remain patient, courteous, explain the procedure in easy terms and answer all questions for the patient. The Sonographer also needs clear communication skills to communicate daily with Physicians and other team members throughout the day.Flexibility and Stamina - The Sonographer will be on their feet most if not all of the day. They will be taking images of a patient’s body from a variety of angles and will need to be able to coach a patient through the process in a calm manner while providing a comforting experience to the patient. Alertness will be key so you can properly assess ultrasound Images.Organizational Skills - Sonographers need to be very organized as they are double checking vital clinical information such as, checking health records and reviewing all documentation to ensure safe and accurate scans are being obtained. Minimum QualificationsGraduate of an approved School of Radiologic or Sonography Technology.Registered Ultrasound Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(V) with one (1) additional advanced level registry as follows:(S) (VS) (BS)or:Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)(RVT) with one (1) additional advanced level registry as follows:(AB)(BR)(FE)(OB/GYN)(PS)or:Registered as RVS with CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) with one (1) additional advanced level registry through ARRT or ARDMS.BLS certification (through an approved AHA program)Required: One (1) year related work experiencePreferred: Two (2) years of experience in disciplineRelated Skills: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Ultrasonographer,ultrasound technologist,/ magnetic resonance imaging technologists, radiation technologists, echocardiographer, female reproductive system, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, ARDMS, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Cardiovascular Credentialing International, medical imaging, imaging, imaging technology#LI-CHI #missioncritical

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