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loacation Hillcrest Hosp..........United States Of America

                     At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.                          We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.                                      Job Title Diagnostic Medical Sonographer                          Location Mayfield Hts                      Facility Hillcrest Hospital                       Department Ultrasound-Hillcrest Hospital                        Job Code D24019                       Shift Evenings + Call                         Schedule 3:00pm-11:30am                         Job Summary                           Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for up to $5,000 *   Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use imaging devices that emit sound waves to create the image that will help physicians assess and diagnose various conditions. There are different kinds of imaging devices, this includes ultrasounds, sonograms, and echocardiograms. Generally sonographic imaging devices use a handheld probe, which is moved over the area being surveyed to create a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image. These devices can be used for therapy, diagnosis, and even to guide interventional procedures like biopsies or draining fluid collections.  A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. with on-call requirements.  A caregiver who excels in this role will:   Perform diagnostic sonographic imaging through the application of non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves for patients of all ages.   Perform ultrasound studies (i.e. obstetrical, GYN, abdominal, retro peritoneal, small parts, pediatric, and vascular).  Consult with referring physicians regarding patients' medical history and selection of appropriate procedures and equipment required for proper diagnosis.  Review charts, previous reports and requisition prior to the exam.  Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.  Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.  Assist with scheduling of patients and schedule all emergency patients for diagnostic ultrasound procedures.  Monitor all appointments scheduled for ultrasound examinations.  Perform preliminary research on patients when preparations are not provided and determine priority of patients based on the daily schedules.  Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.  Complete after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.  Immediately report any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.  Process billing via RIS.   Ensure proper function of ultrasound equipment and notify clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.  Adequately supply exam rooms with linen and related medical supplies.  Assist with clinical instruction of ultrasound students and residents and in-service education of caregivers.  Assist with orienting new caregivers to the equipment, department procedures and scanning protocols.  Demonstrate ultrasound equipment for caregivers and visitors.  Potentially rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.  Assist in new investigative techniques, procedures and equipment.  Maintain the most up to date knowledge in the field through self-motivated education and attendance of appropriate conferences and symposiums.  Maintain RDMS and in good standing.  If working within the Imaging Institute, perform non-invasive vascular studies to include veins, arteries, pulse volume readings and assist the physician during invasive studies.   Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   Graduate of an accredited school in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and in good standing  If working within the OBGYN/Women’s Health Institute, must be a Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within one year of hire. Certification within OB/GYN (RDMS, OB/GYN) must be obtained within one year of hire. If working within the Imaging Institute, must be a Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(S) or RT(VS) upon hire. Must have one certification within Abdominal (RDMS, AB), OB/GYN (RDMS, OB/GYN) or Vascular (RVT, VT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) upon hire. The other two certifications must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  One year experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.                         The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.  Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .                     Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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