Sonographer II
Wage Range: $49.57 – $82.68 per hour. Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
About the role
The Sonographer, Level II, is accomplished in two or more of the following applications: General (abdominal, OB-GYN, small parts, neurosonology and breast) and Vascular Technology (carotid, venous and arterial), and presents the findings to the interpreting radiologist on the level appropriate with the ARDMS Level II Sonographer.
Responsibilities
- Performs ultrasound examinations in different specialties, including:
- General Ultrasound (abdomen, pelvic, renal, thyroid, scrotal, breast, musculoskeletal, neurosonology, and pediatrics)
- Assisting with interventional procedures, including biopsies, aspirations, localizations, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and OR/cath lab guidance
- Performs OB Ultrasound (first and second trimester OB, D & E procedures, and amniocentesis)
- Performs Vascular Ultrasound (abdominal vasculature, venous extremities, arterial extremities, carotid Doppler, renal arterial Doppler, TIPS, grafts, and ABI/toe pressures)
- Analyzes patient’s general body configuration to determine the most acceptable examination approach
- Assists with introduction or placement and application of various ultrasound transducers
- Assists with introduction or placement of intra-cavity devices, as well as needles designed for biopsy or amniocentesis
- Provides portable examinations at bedside as requested by attending physicians and processes the documenting video film
- Performs high-level disinfection on transducers as appropriate
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- ARDMS-eligible by date of hire
- ARDMS-certified in Abdomen and Vascular Certification (RVT) within one year of employment
- OB/GYN certification at a minimum by two years of employment
- Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program
- Training specific to the operation and use of ultrasound scanners
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Desired
- 1 year of experience in ultrasound
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits