Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Employment Type: Part time • Rotating Shift

About the role

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for reviewing the Physician Order and reason for exam, preparing the patient for the exam/procedure, and performing a variety of specialized medical ultrasound examinations/procedures to obtain high-quality images for diagnostic interpretation. The Sonographer may also assist the physician with ultrasound-guided procedures, works closely with Ultrasound leadership and Radiologists, and performs technical procedures requiring independent judgment, integrity, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation using care, courtesy, tact, and empathy.
• Review patients' charts and results from previous ultrasound examinations or other diagnostic studies; record patients' personal and medical information.
• Perform diagnostic procedures by adjusting, manipulating, and controlling a variety of complex ultrasound equipment and accessories.
• Consult with the radiologist and experienced associates to determine the need for additional images for comprehensive interpretation.
• Schedule examinations and perform related clerical duties such as answering telephones and locating prior imaging and reports.
• Assist in the performance of aspiration, biopsy, or operating room procedures while maintaining sterilization, isolation, and infection control techniques to prevent contamination.
• Maintain documentation of infection control procedures and activities; abide by Infection Control policy relating to intracavitary probe disinfection, including all accurate documentation within the department at each location worked.
• Take initiative to improve overall staff education via in-services, article distributions with peers, one-on-one student training sessions, and assisting with new employee orientation/training as assigned.
• Adapt and cooperate with schedule changes and location changes; rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed appropriate by management, including assignments to other campuses.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Sonography program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with a minimum of one certification OR registry-eligible with certification within one year of date of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• In-depth knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and ability to produce and evaluate quality images.
• One year as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with DAILYPAY (benefits effective Day One for full and part-time hires; no waiting periods).
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities within one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.
• Tuition reimbursement.