SONOGRAPHER - FT

BioTech X-ray, Inc.•Creve Coeur, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer performs portable diagnostic ultrasound and vascular imaging in accordance with physician orders, company protocols, technical standards, and applicable regulations. The role provides patient care while traveling to healthcare facilities and patient residences throughout an assigned territory, working independently and communicating with dispatch, supervisors, clients, physicians, and team members. The position requires professionalism, adaptability, safe vehicle operation, and commitment to BioTech X-ray’s “Patient-First People” philosophy. The work takes place in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and patient residences. Travel between locations is frequent and an essential function. The sonographer uses portable ultrasound equipment, computers, mobile devices, and communication systems, and regularly operates a company vehicle. The role involves varying weather and driving conditions and physical activities including walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and safely lifting and transporting equipment. The posted title indicates full-time work, though the job details also list the employment status as full-time or part-time.

Requirements

Current ARDMS certification or equivalent.
Current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and Abdominal certification.
Current state licensure where required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a team.
Strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and time-management skills.
Experience performing vascular ultrasound examinations.
Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules, travel routes, weather conditions, and facility environments.
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
Must successfully pass a background screening and comply with the company’s drug-free workplace policy.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be physically and medically capable of safely operating a company vehicle throughout the workday.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, push, and pull throughout the workday.
Ability to safely lift, transport, load, unload, and maneuver portable ultrasound equipment; assist with patient positioning; and move equipment in confined healthcare environments and up stairs when elevators are unavailable.
Ability to sit and safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Additional specialty ultrasound certifications.
Experience in portable ultrasound.
Experience providing services in long-term care or mobile imaging environments.

Responsibilities

Perform portable diagnostic ultrasound and Doppler examinations according to physician orders, company protocols, and established technical standards, including the 11 Best Practices.
Position patients appropriately to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
Travel safely and efficiently to healthcare facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and patient residences throughout the workday.
Upload ultrasound images to PACS promptly after examinations.
Communicate with interpreting physicians to facilitate timely interpretation and reporting.
When dispatch is unavailable, communicate summary report information to client facilities and fax hard-copy reports as required.
Maintain accurate patient documentation and service records.
Complete assigned examinations efficiently, provide exceptional customer service, use downtime productively, and remain available for additional assignments.
Maintain company vehicles, communication devices, ultrasound equipment, and supplies; inspect vehicles and equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
Keep company vehicles clean and organized and secure equipment for transport.
Promote BioTech X-ray’s services through professional interactions and identify opportunities to support business growth.
Verify patient identity and explain procedures professionally, compassionately, and reassuringly.
Communicate professionally with dispatch, supervisors, facility personnel, physicians, clients, and coworkers; respond flexibly to changing operational and client needs.
Follow applicable regulations, HIPAA confidentiality requirements, infection-prevention practices, and safety standards.
Participate in competency reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities.
Assist with mentoring and training new sonographers when requested.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and exercise sound clinical judgment when adapting examinations to patient conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.