Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use imaging devices that emit sound waves to create the image 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.  

By joining the team as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will get to work with critical patients,assistingwithidentifyingthe medical issue to inform the diagnosis and develop the care plan.This is a collaborative team that has trust within one another andtruly enjoyshelping people on a day-to-day basis.This opportunity provides hands-on learning and the abilityto enhance your skills each day at an elite healthcare organization.

A caregiver in this position workseveningsfrom2:00PM – 10:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

• Perform diagnostic sonographic imaging through the application of non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves for patients of all ages. 

• 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.

• Review charts,previousreportsand requisition prior to the exam.

• Educate patientsregardingprocedures,equipmentand exams to 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.

• Perform preliminary research on patients when preparations are not provided anddeterminepriority of patients based on the daily schedules.

• Acquire, archive,transmitand print images via PACS.

• Completeafter hourstransmission of images andappropriate paperwork.

• Immediately report any malfunctions tohelpdesk and PACS Administrator.

• Process billing via RIS. 

• Ensure proper function of ultrasound equipment and notify clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.

• Adequately supply exam rooms with linen and related medical supplies.

• Assistwith clinical instruction of ultrasound students and residents and in-service education of caregivers.

• Assistwith orienting new caregivers to the equipment, departmentproceduresand scanning protocols.

• Demonstrate ultrasound equipment for caregivers and visitors.

• Potentially rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities,sitesand/or locations.

• Assistin new investigative techniques,proceduresand equipment.

• Maintain the most up to date knowledge in the field through self-motivated education and attendance ofappropriate conferencesand symposiums.

• RDMS must bemaintainedand in good standing.

• If working within the Imaging Institute, perform non-invasive vascular studies to include veins, arteries, pulse volumereadingsandassistthe physician during invasive studies. 

Minimum qualificatio