Ultrasound Sonographer

About the role

With this role, you may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus of up to $10,000! The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis. The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician’s orders in patient’s chart, prescription and on schedule
• Explains the test to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test
• Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed
• Schedules patients to provide orderly flow of procedures through department
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• High School degree (required)
• 2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist (preferred)

Qualifications

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification (required)
• BCLS certification (required)

Pay

$38 - $55 per hour

Schedule

Shift: Days; Hours worked: 7.50; FTE: 0.94; Work Schedule: CWAT

Department: ULTRASOUND - MVHS; Employee Status: A1 - Full-Time; Union: 2005 - CWA