High School diploma required; advanced education preferred.
2-3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist preferred.
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification required.
BCLS certification required.
Strong independent judgment and technical skills in sonography procedures.
Responsibilities
Verify physician's orders and patient information.
Explain procedures to patients and assist them in positioning for examinations.
Assess patient pain that may interfere with imaging procedures.
Perform patient care in a safe environment to minimize healthcare errors.
Select transducers and adjust equipment controls for optimal imaging.
Enter test data and patient information into ultrasound equipment.
Conduct quality control checks as prescribed.
Schedule patients to ensure efficient workflow in the department.
Benefits
Eligibility for a Sign On Bonus of up to $10,000.
Full-time employment status with a structured work schedule.
Opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment.
Potential for professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
With this role, you may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus of up to $10,000!
The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis. The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor.
Core Job Responsibilities
Verifies physician's orders in patient's chart, prescription and on schedule
Explains the test to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test
Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed
Schedules patients to provide orderly flow of procedures through department
Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
High School degree
PREFERRED:
2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification
BCLS certification
Job Details
Req Id 99143 Department ULTRASOUND - MVHS Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule CWAT Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $38 - $55 per hour
