Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas System • Benton, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs quality ultrasound imaging for medical interpretation at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. The sonographer performs a wide variety of ultrasound studies in collaboration with ordering providers and reading radiologists, and works closely with radiologists to provide information needed for accurate diagnoses. The role also assists physicians with procedures such as renal biopsies, sonohysterograms, and Lumason enhancement studies.

The position requires rotational after-hours, weekend, and holiday call coverage. It also involves explaining procedures compassionately to patients, performing advanced tests with portable equipment in patient rooms when necessary, maintaining equipment, and participating in teaching and learning opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Registration with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registry eligibility.
• Obtain first ARDMS advanced certification within 12 months of hire.
• Obtain second ARDMS advanced certification within 24 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One or more years of experience working as a sonographer.
• Advanced certification by the ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging, including abdomen, abdomen Doppler, elastography, renal, pelvic (transabdominal and transvaginal), neonatal (head, abdomen, and spine), first-, second-, and third-trimester in-house obstetric, scrotal, and thyroid studies.
• Assist with procedures including biopsies, sonohysterograms, and Lumason enhancement studies.
• Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimal diagnostic results.
• Explain procedures to patients with compassion.
• Perform advanced tests with portable equipment in patients’ rooms when necessary.
• Maintain sonographic and other equipment in efficient operating order and assist with regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Participate in teaching and learning opportunities to develop personal knowledge and expand the knowledge of others.
• Perform additional duties assigned by a manager or supervisor and other duties as assigned.
• Provide rotational after-hours, weekend, and holiday call coverage.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED