Copy of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Part time Per Diem

Quality Medical Imaging•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Performs and assesses ultrasounds to assist in the diagnosis of disease, works effectively with patients and families, and maintains cooperative relationships with interdepartmental personnel. The role performs ultrasound examinations, including two-dimensional, Doppler, and M-mode, as well as EKG examinations. It includes preparing patients, obtaining and recording vital signs, communicating with patients, families, physicians, and the supervisor, and maintaining supplies and equipment. The sonographer may travel to any area as needed, inspect and maintain the equipment and company vehicle, attend at least half of staff meetings, and take calls according to a monthly schedule. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent in Sonography/Ultrasound from a two-year college or technical school, with less than one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required credentials include current BCLS and CPR certifications, eligibility for the ARDMS registry within three months of hire, and a valid driver’s license; the employee must also meet insurance underwriting requirements and complete annual education and regulatory requirements. Compensation is $100 per exam.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.S.) or equivalent in Sonography/Ultrasound from a two-year college or technical school, and less than one year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current BCLS certification.
Current CPR certification.
Must complete annual education requirements and maintain regulatory requirements.
Must be eligible for ARDMS registry within three months of hire.
Valid driver’s license.
Must meet insurance underwriting requirements.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Must be able to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Perform and assess ultrasound/sonographic examinations, including two-dimensional, Doppler, and M-mode.
Prepare patients, obtain vital signs, and record them on charts.
Support patient relations, including providing information to patients’ family members.
Communicate between patients, physicians, and the supervisor.
Maintain clinical and technical area supplies.
Perform EKG examinations.
Travel to any area as needed.
Inspect and maintain all equipment and the company vehicle.
Attend at least one-half of staff meetings.
Take calls according to the monthly schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.