Sonographer

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Independently operate sonographic equipment and perform diagnostic examinations as ordered by the physician, following departmental protocols to produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic images.
• 2.
• Provide developmentally appropriate patient care and comfort measures during sonographic examinations for all patient populations.
• 3.
• Integrate diagnostic sonograms, comparative imaging, patient history, and medical records and modify examination techniques as needed to ensure diagnostic image quality.
• 4.
• Communicate effectively with Radiologists and Mammography departments to support comparative imaging and appropriate interpretation of examination results.
• 5.
• Assist Radiologists and Specialty Providers with ultrasound-guided invasive procedures, including thyroid and breast procedures, as required.
• 6.
• Identify and resolve patient care issues by making appropriate clinical decisions in a timely and professional manner.
• 7.
• Perform high-level disinfection and cleaning of probes and equipment in accordance with infection prevention standards and departmental procedures.
• 8.
• Maintain sonography equipment and supplies by monitoring functionality, reporting issues to vendors or internal contacts, and ensuring adequate resources for patient care.
• 9.
• Participate in department accreditation and quality activities to support regulatory and compliance standards.
• 10.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health or business-related field
• Graduate of an approved Sonography program
• Completion of SPI exam
• Completion of secondary certification (e.g. AB, OB/GYN, BR) within 12 months of employment.
• Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• One [1] year of directly related experience