Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - PRN OPPORTUNITY
12 Hour Rotating Shifts as Needed including Weekends and Holidays
Job Summary
With limited supervision and broad direction from the Radiology Manager, Clinical Imaging Supervisor and Radiologists. Provides a variety of diagnostic services using reflected sound waves to display images of body tissue on a video monitor to neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.
Prefer 2+ years of experience, multimodality desired
Patient Contact
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:
Physical Demands:
Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 50 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).
Ergonomic Risk Factors:
Repetition
Forceful Exertion
Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that engage in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.
Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Working Conditions:
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to Clinical Imaging Supervisor.
Receives oversight and direction from Radiologist, Radiology Supervisor, and Director of Imaging Services.
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