PRN- Sonographer

Job Description

This position is Monday- Friday, no nights, no weekends.

• Demonstrates competence in performing abdominal/breast, ultrasound techniques and examinations according to established protocols.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures (i.e. cyst aspirations and biopsies).
• Modifies protocols to optimize each scan to best serve patients needs.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in use of all standard ultrasound equipment and a solid foundation in ultrasound theory.
• Consistently demonstrates technical proficiency in producing diagnostic breast scans abdominal, breast, images with the ability to recognize anatomical structures that are visualized.
• Produces high quality images; positions and transfers patients; selects proper technical factors; and selects and operates equipment as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure manual; refers to manual as necessary.
• Routinely prepares examinations for interpretation by the Radiologist to include correct identification, adequate clinical history, proper documentation of preliminary findings and previous sonograms for comparison.
• Demonstrates competency to provide preliminary assessment and to provide preliminary analyses.
• Proficiently identifies breast pathology on all ultrasound exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Participate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound students.
• Able to perform imaging on all age groups.
• Consults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)