Ultrasonographer

Role Overview

• The Ultrasonographer is responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to diagnose various medical conditions
• Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions
• Prepares equipment for procedure
• Selects appropriate equipment settings
• Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed
• Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view
• Spreads gel on the skin to aid in the transmission of sound waves
• Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body
• Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones
• Selects images to show the physician for diagnostic purposes
• Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment
• Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in sonography from an accredited school
• Current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) Certification
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of one years of experience working as a certified Ultrasonographer
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Thorough knowledge in computer information systems

Benefits

• Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• HSA / FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off