Per Diem/PRN Pediatric Echocardiography

OU Health is seeking a per diem/prn Pediatric Echocardiography for a per diem/prn job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Echocardiography
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position

Position Title:Sonographer- OU Children's Hospital- PRNDepartment:Pediatric RadiologyJob Description:

General Description:

Under immediate to general supervision, performs technical procedures that require application of high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Prepares patients for examinations and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physician to be performed
• Performs basic to advanced level ultrasound procedures in assigned specialty service area utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques in accordance with established clinical practice standards, guidelines and protocols
• Interacts with physicians, staff, family and patient to develop and implement the plan of care
• Communicates clinical findings and makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
• Assists in prioritizing and ensuring completion of clinical and non-clinical work assignments
• Prepares and presents in-services pertinent to assigned service area

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved program for Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology.

Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Eligible for registry as a Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent credentialing body. BLS required upon hire.

Special Requirement: Incumbents may continue in the position for up to 6 months and must pass the registry as a Sonographer within that timeframe. Failure to satisfy these conditions may result in termination of employment with OU Health.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and ultrasound equipment such as B-Scanner, Real Time, Doppler (pulsed wave and color flow), Echocardiographic 2-D and M-Mode.
• Skill in performing ultrasound examinations.
• Based on specific assignment, skill in performing general abdomen, o-gyn, small parts, pediatric and limited vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and other staff members.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health Job ID. Posted job title: Sonographer- OU Children's Hospital- PRN

About OU Health

OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Benefits start day 1