Sonographer

Job Summary

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for Qualified Candidates
As a Sonographer at Monument Health, you will provide compassionate patient-focused care and make a difference every day.

Job Description

• Able to consistently determine and present high quality exams to the radiologists.
• Applies sonographic sectional anatomy knowledge to assess for disease processes or other pathology and displays images using proper ultrasound scanning techniques.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, quality control and quality assurance, specialized techniques, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Aids the physician in performing procedures.
• Performs all ultrasound examinations in a competent and professional manner.
• Consistently performs clinically proficient sonographic procedures using principles of ultrasound physics and human anatomy and physiology.
• Develops and maintains teamwork.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accepts additional responsibilities.
• Is on time and prepared to work scheduled hours.
• Reviews patients condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions.
• Determines area and method of scanning; properly positions the patient.
• Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
• Educates the patient and/or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.
• Adheres to the standards outlined in the Monument Health Standards of Performance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies Graduate - Radiology Program with additional ultrasound training or Sonography program
• Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Within 6 months of hire or transfer or ARRT with Advanced Ultrasound Certification - Within 6 months of hire or transfer

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Related Field
• Experience - 1+ years of Sonographer Experience; 1+ years of Staff Technologist Experience

Policy Number

MIS-7040-115 - Caregivers must be BLS certified upon employment or within their 90-day probation period.

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force rarely to move objects.
• Physical demands include possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Technical Radiology

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Employee Type

Regular

Employer

Mission Health Spearfish Hospital