Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Miamisburg  

• Serving the residents of Warren, Butler, and Southern Montgomery counties for over 40 years.
• Kettering Health Miamisburg, formerly Sycamore Medical Center, is a full-service hospital located minutes west of the Dayton Mall on Miamisburg-Centerville Road off I-75 in Miamisburg, Ohio.
• The cornerstone services for KH Miamisburg have been Bariatric surgeries and Orthopedic care. 
• Expanded services include emergency care, sleep center, mammography, breast MRI, cardiac catheterization lab, wound center and DEXA scanning. 
• 142 bed facility
• Awarded with 100 Top Hospital by IBM Watson Health for the 10^th time in 2019.
• In 2020, KH Miamisburg received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• KH Miamisburg received several awards from Healthgrades:
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2017-2019)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award (2020)
  • Joint Replacement Excellence Award (2020)

Job Summary
The ultrasound sonographer will be capable of quality imaging by applying proper equipment settings and transducer selections on fixed or portable equipment. They may specialize in gynecological, abdominal, vascular, and other imaging. They must be knowledgeable and skilled in technical selection and positional orientation and produce high-quality images. Sonographers use these images to discriminate between healthy and diseased areas. They are responsible for bringing the physician's attention to any suspected abnormalities. They consult the radiologist/resident as needed but must be capable of independent judgment. They gather additional information related to patient history and analyze and summarize their image findings for the radiologist/resident. They participate in interventional ultrasound procedures, assisting the radiologist/resident as needed. Additionally, they are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Minimum Education
• Minimum requirement of high school diploma
• Must be a senior-level student in an accredited Ultrasound program
Minimum Work Experience
• 1-year previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Required Licenses
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Non-registered techs (113410) must obtain 1 ARDMS registry within 12 months after graduation.
• Upon graduation from accredited Ultrasound program, the employee must sign Addendum A*
• Once the first registry is obtained by the employee, they will move into job code Ultrasound Tech
1 (113481)
; refer to Addendum A*
• Additional registries obtained by the employee will advance the employee in job code Ultrasound Tech
2 (113482)
; refer to Addendum A*
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Required Skills
• The Ultrasound sonographer should have basic computer knowledge.
• The Ultrasound sonographer should have good customer service skills.
• The Ultrasound sonographer should be able to work independently and be self-motivated.

Organizational Expectations
Annual Competencies
1. Employee has basic knowledge of radiation safety.
2. Employee demonstrates understanding of the usage of equipment.
3. Employee demonstrates proper patient identification.
4. Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices.

Essential Functions
• The Ultrasound sonographer will need strength to withstand long hours of imaging and utilize correct body mechanics to reduce the risks of wrist and back injuries.
• The Ultrasound sonographer will need excellent communication and documentation skills.
• The ultrasound sonographer will need sound anatomy and physiology knowledge and be detail oriented.
• The Ultrasound sonographer must be comfortable working near radiologists/residents and nurses.