Sonographer, Yale Health

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Overview
In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has approximately 50,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world and is committed to an inclusive workplace.  We are celebrating over 50 years of service to the Yale community. Our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15-bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and a full-service retail pharmacy.  

As a member of the Diagnostic Imaging Department Team, assist in providing coordinated and compassionate care at every patient encounter at Yale Health.  Responsibilities include perform specialized testing procedures appropriate to specialty (ultrasonography) in Diagnostic Imaging. Review patient's chart, patient's condition and physician's orders to plan and determine method of testing. Position patients.  Set up, operate and maintain equipment to conduct tests and procedures.  Provide information to patients concerning specific tests and procedures. 

Perform high level disinfection of u/s probes at the department level. Instruct and act as a source of information on testing techniques, procedures and equipment operation. Assist patients when necessary to dress/undress for exams, or in transfers to/from wheelchair, stretcher, exam tables, etc. Assist in Diagnostic Imaging/ultrasound exams as directed by the radiologist. Maintain strict patient confidentiality. Act as a liaison with repair personnel. Order and maintain inventory of supplies.  Maintain disposable inventory per department protocol regarding date of use/disposal. Perform additional functions related to clinical as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Candidates will need to have a Certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Demonstrated skill with ultrasound in a safe and reliable manner. Proficient in OB-GYN (Level 1), vascular and general. 
2. Proven ability as a medical ultra sonographer in a clinical setting such as a hospital or large medical practice. Demonstrated experience in an urgent care setting or fast paced medical environment.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with patients and co-workers.
4. Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Current licensure as a Radiology Technologist. Certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Knowledge of Cannon Ultrasound equipment. Six years related experience as a medical ultra sonographer in a clinical setting such as a hospital or large medical practice.

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Required Education and Experience

Six years of related experience; four of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate’s Degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

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The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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