Sonographer, Days

Job Description

UC Health is hiring a full-time Sonographer for the Hoxworth Women's Center.

The Sonographer will support UC Medical Center's Women's Center by delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.

About UC Medical Center

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

As a Sonographer on our Radiology Team, you'll gain vast clinical experience under our level 1 trauma center. Prepare to expand your skillset and join a family-oriented and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

The role of the Sonographer is to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic images of various organs and structures of the human body through the use of high frequency sound waves (ultrasound). Ultrasound is an extremely operator-dependent imaging modality and requires and advanced understanding of anatomy and vascular physiology.
  • Clearly communicates initial treatment and continuation of care to patient and family members while identifying potential physical/ psychological limitations and deploying intervention as needed.
  • Safely uses and operates equipment as directed according to departmental rules and regulations.
  • Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with established protocols including but not limited to amniocentesis, chorioni villus sampling, and other interventional ultrasound procedures.
  • Operates complex ultrasound equipment while regulating technical factors on individual patients and reviewing studies for diagnostic acceptability.
  • Reviews for appropriateness and completeness, patient histories and requests for services while providing routine care to patients as needed.
  • Practices aseptic and sterile technique to prevent the spread of disease and administers or assists with CPR or other emergency procedures as needed.
  • Instructs students in methods and procedures.
  • Participates in continuing education activities related to the field of Diagnostic Ultrasound and its subspecialties.
  • Contributes to quality control programs and maintains appropriate records and supplies.
  • Must maintain required certifications: ARDMS, NT, Trophon.


Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Must have graduated from a certified program.
  • One year experience - open to new graduates
  • Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. New graduates of an approved program, who are registry eligible will be given six months from hire date to complete registry.

Join our team as a Sonographer in our Women's Center and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment