This position performs a variety of ultrasound imaging procedures to providedata for diagnosis and monitoring of disease and injuries in accordance withall applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. Requirescompetency in a variety of equipment and technology. Performs duties in arange of acute care pediatric-centered settings.

• Diagnostic sonography
  
  Performs diagnostic sonography examinations on patients across the spectrum of congenital and acquired disease for interpretation by radiologist. Determines proper technique and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards, protocols and procedures. Performs or assists with interventional and operative exams as required per training and expertise.
• Documents preliminary report
  
  Creates a detailed report to include pertinent positive and negative anatomic findings, measurements using proper technique and positions, and medical history for presentation to interpreting physician. Report is clear, concise, and grammatically correct and utilizes appropriate spelling and punctuation.
• Maintains professional and technical competencies by attending CMEs, keeping active certification by ARDMS, keeping apprised of current literature, attending and assisting in monthly journal club, and maintaining BLS and TB.
  
• Represents Ultrasound in a positive and professional manner
  
  Interacts professionally with peers, guests, patients, families and internal and external external clients. Projects a positive image of the Sonography team. Serves as preceptor to students, trainees and orientees in the sonography role.
• Performs finalizing functions
  
  Assures studies are appropriately transferred to electronic archives and tracked. Takes steps to quickly remedy identified errors and omissions utilizing the chain of command as necessary.
• Ownership and departmental growth
  
  Participates in the evaluation and development of new procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives. Proactively evaluates practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of methods.
  Seeks and shares QI opportunities and initiatives; shares feedback re: procedures and protocols; communicates frequently with medical and administrative leadership.
• Care of professional environment
  
  Participates in cleaning, re-stocking, re-supplying, and turnover of ultrasound exam rooms and equipment to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations. Participates in protocolling exams as needed.
• Equipment maintenance
  
  Ensures regular equipment calibration and maintenance in accordance with established instructions is completed. Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. Reports service needs and preventative maintenance issues as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

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We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable