Sonographer II

CommonSpirit Health•Lufkin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Sonographer, you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care. Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians. Correlates the clinical history with the diagnostic study to be performed. Consults with the referring physician regarding the patient's previous history and decision of appropriate ultrasonic procedures required. Consistently performs quality vascular ultrasound studies, to include non-invasive vascular testing independently involving the carotid, arterial, and venous systems. Provides the requesting physician with preliminary technical findings based on diagnostic criteria established for the procedure, if requested. Delineates normal from abnormal tissue and is able to extend the scope of the study appropriately. Provides technical assistance for surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures. Regularly practices aseptic techniques and utilizes Universal Precautions. Prepares patients for ultrasound exam, explains procedure and ensures technical quality.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program or Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited institution
1 year related work experience
Have one of the following: RCES, RCS, RCS, RDMS, RDCS, RDCSAE, RDCSFE, RDCSPE, RDMSAB, RDMSBR, RDMSFE, RDMSNE, RDMSOB, RDMSPS, RTCT, RTR, RVS, RVT
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Responsibilities

Utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.
Directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans.
Meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images.
Monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
Select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.
Correlate the clinical history with the diagnostic study to be performed.
Consult with the referring physician regarding the patient's previous history and decision of appropriate ultrasonic procedures required.
Consistently perform quality vascular ultrasound studies, to include non-invasive vascular testing independently involving the carotid, arterial, and venous systems.
Provide the requesting physician with preliminary technical findings based on diagnostic criteria established for the procedure, if requested.
Delineate normal from abnormal tissue and extend the scope of the study appropriately.
Provide technical assistance for surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures.
Regularly practice aseptic techniques and utilize Universal Precautions.
Prepare patients for ultrasound exam, explain procedure and ensure technical quality.