Sonographer Weekender

Radiology candidates who accept a part-time or full-time position with University Hospitals are eligible for:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time). Weekender gets Part time bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months
• Career Ladder Progression
• Free Parking

Weekender Compensation and Benefits

1. Compensation: The Weekender will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate for hours worked during the timeframe of Friday 7pm to Monday 6:59am.
2. Leader must approve hours worked in excess of regular scheduled weekend hours.
3. Orientation hours and any hours worked outside of the above Weekender timeframe are paid at regular rates. Overtime hours will be paid in accordance with non-exempt FLSA designation when actual hours worked exceed 40 in a single workweek.
4. If the unit has an on-call program, the Weekender can still participate and receive the on-call rate when awaiting activation and 1.5 times the hourly rate when activated for those hours worked.
5. The Weekenders FTE will be .60.

6. The Sonographer Weekender is eligible for part-time medical and dental benefits at full-time rates. All other benefit eligibility is based on a .6 FTE part-time status.

A Brief Overview

A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a diagnostic medical professional whom provides diagnostic medical ultrasound exams consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, maintaining patient workflow, technical aspects of equipment maintenance, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self motivated to increase their level of understanding and knowledge of the field, pathologically process and advancements in ultrasound technology.

What You Will Do

• Validate patient order and review relevant prior imaging
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
• Consistently follow hospital policy to correctly identify patients and communicate and explain exam in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand
• Perform ultrasound examination in accordance with departmental protocols while utilizing critical thinking skills and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured
• Completed structured reporting document, identify exam limitations, assure images are uploaded to PACS and review exam with radiologist as needed
• Perform, follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures
• Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws ( HIPAA) and adhere to hospital policies
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team
• Maintain required credentials and licenses
• Follow proper procedure to report equipment failures
• Adhere to hospital safety and regulatory( DNV, ODH, ect) standards

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow Radiology communication plan
• Completing annual training before deadline as required by hospital leadership
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.