Sonographer

About the role

Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities at a technical level that produces high-quality images consistent with established policies and procedures, typically requiring general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster comfort and confidence, ensuring individual patient needs are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings, and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture images requested by a physician.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
• Registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Current BLS certification.

Schedule

Full-time

• Daily work times: varies
• Hours per pay period: 80
• On-call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes