About the Role
The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures.
Responsibilities
- Verifies physician’s orders in patient’s chart, prescription and on schedule
- Explains the test to the patient and instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
- Assesses 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 equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, 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
- 2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification
- BCLS certification
- Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor
Work Type
- Occasional
Experience Level
- 2-3 years relevant job experience
Education Level
- High School degree
Salary/Compensations
- $38 - $55 per hour
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
