Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer

The Staff Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties.

Requirements

• Obtains, reviews and brings together pertinent patient history, physical examination, and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results.
• Perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
• Apply independent, professional, judgement to ensure a complete exam is obtained and prepare a written and/or verbal preliminary report for the physician.
• Performs quality control functions in ultrasound in association with department quality control program.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures.
• Foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains appropriate supply levels and/or assists others.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand and appropriately explain the examination.
• Assists in patient scheduling.
• Will be willing to work different shifts as needed for the department.
• Performs after hours exams on call back basis per department protocol and as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the procedure rooms and surrounding areas.
• Completes required continuing education per ARDMS guidelines.
• Assists in evaluating new products and equipment.
• Assists in training and instruction of new sonographers and students.
• Participates in scheduled staff/department meetings.
• Helps maintain protocols, procedure and reference manuals.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Flexible scheduling