Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Nights

Summary

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Maintains patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• May work with Radiology students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• State licensure if required by law.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Includes recognition performance bonus, annual merit pay increase, market reviews, comprehensive total rewards program, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plans, education and career growth opportunities, and access to LinkedIn Learning.

Pay

$40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks).