Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited sonography or imaging/radiology program as defined by ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.
Experience: 3-5 years sonography experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skill in applying principles of radiologic technology, medical imaging, positioning of patients and medical ethics.
Sonographer II at Oumedicine
Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to sonography and radiologic technologies associated with imaging specialty credentialed to perform.
Demonstrates advanced ability and skill to apply theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served
Demonstrates strong knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurancePaid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Position Title:
Sonographer II
Department:
Adult Ultrasound
Job Description:
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General Description:
The Sonographer II is an experienced sonographer who provides specialized imaging services to OU Health patients to aid Providers in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases. This position is intended for experienced Sonographers who are able to independently provide exceptional patient care while working towards expertise in the discipline. Work may be performed in an outpatient or inpatient environment across OU Health locations.
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.
Utilizes advanced skill set and knowledge to perform diagnostic imaging on patient as ordered by a care provider under limited supervision.
Ensures testing is performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient‑centric care.
Prepares patients for procedures and reviews clinical history to align with provider-ordered tests.
Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care.
Utilizes a variety of highly specialized imaging and ultrasound equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic imaging in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
Conducts post-testing quality reviews without assistance to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented and align with departmental and accreditation standards.
Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
Ensures that technical quality of performed testing meets established protocols and applicable accreditation standards.
Serves as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members. Assists with onboarding of new team members.
Supports OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.
Assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as assigned.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge by preparing and presenting in-service trainings as requested by leadership.
May administer contrast per protocol.
Ensures timely patient care by providing adequate time slots for daily appointments and working at a pace that supports the daily schedule.
Provides On-Call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.
May Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and quality assurance methods.
General Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Oumedicine · Oklahoma City