Sonographer-Certified, Full-Time, Nights

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides diagnostic patient care services using diagnostic medical sonography. Performs ultrasound procedures using independent judgment to differentiate normal and pathological findings, analyzes sonograms alongside medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. The role also supports patient comfort and flow, maintains equipment and a sanitary work area, manages procedure charges and imaging records, and complies with departmental and Prisma Health policies. The sonographer works collaboratively with radiologists, other sonographers, and healthcare departments; provides shift handoffs; responds to emergencies and unsafe conditions; and troubleshoots ultrasound and PACS issues. The position also mentors newly hired sonographers, instructs and evaluates students, facilitates medical student observations, and performs quality checks on sonograms. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Completion of a radiology program or sonography program.
Credentialed Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Must hold at least one ARDMS credential in Abdomen, OBGYN, or Pediatric. A Breast credential through ARDMS obtained before 2011 may be accepted if it is the only credential, at the manager's discretion.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency using telephone equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and data entry ability.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to use patient equipment, including vitals, suction, and defibrillator equipment.
EMR experience.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Accredited radiology or sonography program.
Sonography clinical experience.
ARRT in Radiology.
PACS experience.

Responsibilities

Identify patients using two demographic identifiers and review procedure orders, clinical information, expected dates, and contraindications.
Perform ultrasound procedures and use independent judgment to differentiate normal and pathological findings.
Analyze sonograms in conjunction with medical history and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
Ensure imaging quality meets quality-control standards and protocol requirements.
Explain procedures, introduce self and department, guide patients, communicate delays, and support patient and family comfort.
Arrange interdepartmental transportation and transport patients when necessary.
Prepare examination rooms and supplies; maintain a sanitary, organized, and stocked work area; dispose of waste according to hospital policy; and disinfect endovaginal transducers appropriately.
Maintain proficiency with departmental equipment and support efficient patient flow.
Follow downtime protocols; charge procedures and supplies; investigate outstanding or improper charges; and help ensure ultrasound cases are read when dictation is missing.
Resolve scheduling conflicts and promote communication within and between departments.
Provide ethical communications and handoff information to the relieving shift; follow instructions from radiologists, physician assistants, and fellow sonographers.
Operate the PACS system, verify studies and required comments and measurements before submission, and check that exams needing interpretation are seen by a radiologist.
Ensure appropriate consents are signed and scanned to medical records.
Follow HIPAA and Prisma Health communication policies; maintain paper and cartridges, contact the help desk as needed, fax reports when requested, report equipment problems, log confirmation numbers when applicable, and keep passwords current.
Recognize and respond to emergencies, monitor conditions that could compromise patient care, report unsafe conditions, and challenge unauthorized persons in the ultrasound department.
Mentor newly hired sonographers and instruct, supervise, and evaluate sonography students according to departmental and academic protocols; communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary.
Facilitate medical student observations and perform quality checks on sonograms, identify issues, and recommend corrections.
Troubleshoot complex studies, PACS, and ultrasound equipment, and assist colleagues with complex studies requiring higher skill levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.