Sonographer- Internal Travel

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Vascular Testing

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: PRN

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary:

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is pleased to offer an opportunity for direct contracting for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers to come and experience what it is like to be part of Northern Light Health. We are open to applications from interested Vascular Sonographers who would like to work directly for the organization in a traveler like role. The Vascular Sonographer will become part of our team as temporary per diem employees for a period of 12 weeks. Vascular Sonographers will be scheduled as needed based on patient care needs. Positions are available on both nights and days. The Vascular Sonographer will perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound and vascular testing procedures, ensuring high-quality images for interpretation by physicians. This role requires a compassionate individual with strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment. The Sonographer may be involved in part of a procedural team and will treat patients of all age groups to include infancy, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures, positioning them appropriately, and ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring proper functioning and calibration before and after each exam.
• Accurately completes all necessary documentation and charges in a timely manner.
• Create accurate preliminary impressions based on the findings of the ultrasound examination, providing initial interpretations to assist the physician in diagnosis.
• Review patient history and practitioner orders to ensure the correct imaging procedure is performed.
• Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound and vascular testing exams on all age groups to include infancy, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics, applying appropriate protocols based on clinical indication, patient history, referring provider input, and established departmental protocols.
• Other duties.

Other Information:

Must have current ARDMS credentials in vascular technology (RVT).

Competencies and Skills

• Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
• Basic Life Support
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Required Experience

• 1 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
• Extend body and limbs to reach items.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

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