SONOGRAPHER NON-REG

General Purpose of Job

Utilizing high frequency sound waves, provide diagnostic images of a wide variety of exams (abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Vascular, small parts, breast, neurosonography) to diagnose the absence or presence of disease. Responsible for providing patient education and quality patient care.

Essential Duties

• Analyze disease processes with the use of ultrasound through the selection of appropriate procedures and techniques.
• Carefully coordinate past and present medical history of patient in reference to ultrasound examination.
• Schedule and instruct the patient in reference to ultrasound.
• Review current imaging techniques and interpretations to assure current information.
• Furnish occasional immediate results to appropriate medical personnel derived from ultrasound procedure.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and quality assurance.
• Seek assistance and guidance as needed from Registered Sonographer and interpreting radiologist.

Job Requirements

• Certification with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials, within 6 months.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum of one year working in a PACS environment. Previous ultrasound experience (Preferred).
• Must be enrolled in a fully accredited Sonography Program and proceed successfully through the program. Upon completion of the training program, the student will have 6 months to obtain registry with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials.

Requirements

• Shift: Variable
• Education Level: Associate
• Status: Per Diem
• Facility: Sparrow Hospital