Radiology - Ultrasound Tech - PRN

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter•Murfreesboro, TN

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (MMC) is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join their growing team. This role is crucial in providing excellent patient care and supporting patients through meaningful moments. As a physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic, MMC fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where expertise is valued and career growth is encouraged. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer will operate sonographic equipment independently, perform diagnostic examinations, and communicate findings. Responsibilities include managing the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedules, equipment maintenance, reporting failures, and ensuring quality assessment. The position requires maintaining high ethical standards and a commitment to continuous learning in the field of diagnostic ultrasound.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Radiologic Technology program with ARDMS is required.
Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.
Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate.
Minimum of 3 years in ultrasound modality.
Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.
Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Emotional and physical health is sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
Strength sufficient to lifting some patients, and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.

Responsibilities

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Coordinates the work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies.
Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician.
Prepare preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
Coordinates with other staff to ensure appropriate patient care is provided.
Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
Reports on equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Provides an education service team on requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team.
Performs other related duties as assigned.