Sonographer II - On Call

About the Role

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physicians in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise while explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for examination.
• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Orients new hires.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have 2 of the following certifications:
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pediatric Sonography Certification
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn
  • Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography Certification
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Breast
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate
• Basic Life Support certification.
• NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Must demonstrate competency and perform both registered specialties routinely.

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM
• Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Pay

$77.61 - $87.38 per hour

Work Setting

Onsite at Richmond Hospital, Ultrasound Department.