Sonographer I - PRN

About the role

The radiology team at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount provides advanced imaging services for various departments including inpatient, outpatient, surgical, oncology, and emergency care. The team focuses on professional growth through hands-on learning and cross-training opportunities, creating a supportive environment that impacts patient care and community outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic procedures using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, producing quality images for interpretation.
• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports potential problems or equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Locks and tags out equipment if necessary.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Maintains a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other areas in the department.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Within 12 months of hire or transfer, Registered as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Advanced certification in Sonography (R.T.(S)
• If at an Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF), must have one of the following upon hire: Registered as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Advanced certification in Sonography (R.T(S)
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Qualifications

• No additional preferences are listed.

Skills

• Proficiency in ultrasound equipment operation.
• Attention to detail for recognizing significant structures and artifacts.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Strong communication skills for reporting issues and ensuring quality image submission.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Associate Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is PRN (as needed).