Sonographer

Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) | Worker Type: Employee (Regular) | Cost Center: CC005267 MCP - Charleston - Sumter Multispecialty

About the role

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina. A sonographer uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues to assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. Also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or ultrasound technician.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture images of internal organs and tissues using high-frequency sound waves
• Assist physicians with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred: Associate's Degree from a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Allied health occupations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and registered nurse.
• Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• 2–4 years of experience in Vascular Sonography desired
• Work Experience: 0–2 years (per additional job description)

Certifications & Licensure

• RVT (ARDMS), RVS (CCI), or RT(VS) (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• RDMS (AB, OB/GYN) or RT(S) acceptable
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required

Pay

• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-28

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40