Sonographer - Prenatal

Education

Completion of a one (1) year ultrasound training program at an approved school of diagnostic imaging or a minimum of two (2) years of supervised on-the-job training.

Licenses/Certifications

Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Skills

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress and fellow employees.
• Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested sonograms based on the specifics of the individual case.
• Ability to detect pathology based on the knowledge of physiologic causes and effects of diseases.
• Verbal communication skills necessary in order to exchange information on a professional basis with fellow professional, non-professional and ancillary personnel.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, manipulates and controls the use of all conventional and portable ultrasound, data processing, and ancillary equipment required for diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Performs general sonography examinations, including routine measurements and calculations on all patient types.
• Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as diagnostic, biopsy, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
• Consults with referring physicians regarding medical history of the patient, discusses appropriate procedures required, maintains records and/or technical notations on each case as required by regulatory agencies, and insures files and records are properly completed with correct information.
• Insures immediate and accurate verification of charge code information into the Radiology Information System, and determines the diagnostic efficacy and completeness of each examination.
• Performs a variety of related clerical tasks, such as retrieving ultrasonic film records, filing films, answering phones, relaying messages, registering and scheduling patients.
• Affords assistance in scheduling the flow of ultrasound examinations to insure optimal utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Demonstrates and assists in instruction of ultrasound technology and hospital procedures to other technical, non-professional and ancillary personnel and directly supervises the job activity of radiologic technology students.

Values

• Treats everyone with courtesy.
• Fosters a healing environment.
• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Strives for superior performance in every aspect of work.
• Strives for excellence in all aspects of work.
• Strives for accountability in all actions.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
• Acts with honesty and integrity.
• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
• Embraces continuous improvement in the quality of products/services.
• Manages time efficiently.

Pay

Pay Range $33.06 - $54.22 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.