Sonographer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(90%) Sonography Imaging

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure the correct patient and procedure
Explains and prepares patients for sonography imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged
Performs routine and advanced Sonography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
Adjusts sonography scan parameters correctly and as needed
Follows physicians’ orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, to and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintains an orderly and clean work area, including sanitizing equipment, to promote good safety habits for patients and team members
Maintains the American College of Radiology (ACR) toolkit and accreditation requirements
(5%) Sonography Department Support

Assist with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
Monitor medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
Assist with the training of new team members, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable
(5%) Other Duties as Assigned

Completes other tasks and projects as assigned
Remote Position
No
Status
Temporary/PRN
Requirements
Required:

High school diploma, or equivalent
Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited sonography program, or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Registered American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) sonographer, current and in good standing
Sonography certification in imaging specialty (AB, BR, ObGyn, etc.)
Licensed Sonographer in the appropriate state (if applicable)
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have sufficient training and experience to perform sonography procedures independently
Preferred:

Certification in ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support)
OSHA Class I exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Bilingual