Join Cleveland Clinic’s Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center to become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing the community with advanced specialty care, primary care and various surgical services. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding, lifelong career at Cleveland Clinic.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use imaging devices that emit sound waves to createtheimage that will help physicians assess and diagnose various conditions. There aredifferent kindsof imagingdevices,this includes ultrasounds, sonograms, and echocardiograms.Generally sonographicimaging 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.
Acaregiver in this positionworks|variable PRN hours| 8:00am—4:30pm.
Acaregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform ultrasound studies (i.e.obstetrical, GYN, abdominal, retro peritoneal, small parts, pediatric, and vascular).
Consult with referring physiciansregardingpatients' medical history and selection ofappropriate proceduresand equipmentrequiredfor proper diagnosis.
Educate patientsregardingprocedures,equipmentandexamsto ensure understanding and cooperation.
Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
Assistwith scheduling of patients and schedule all emergency patients for diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Monitor all appointments scheduled for ultrasound examinations.
Performpreliminary research on patients when preparations are not provided anddeterminepriority of patients based on the daily schedules.
Acquire, archive,transmitandprintimages via PACS.
Completeafter hourstransmission of images andappropriate paperwork.
Immediately report any malfunctions tohelpdesk and PACS Administrator.
Process billing via RIS.
Ensureproper function of ultrasound equipment and notifyclinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.
Adequately supplyexam rooms with linen and related medical supplies.
Assistwith clinical instruction of ultrasound students and residents and in-service education ofcaregivers.
Assistwith orienting newcaregiversto the equipment, departmentproceduresand scanning protocols.
Demonstrate ultrasound equipment forcaregiversand visitors.
Potentially rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities,sitesand/or locations.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited school in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and in good standing
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of 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.
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