Sonographer

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures at Methodist Physician's Clinic - Jennie Ed Medical Plaza in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The position works Monday through Friday on a rotating day shift, alternating between 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m., with a hospital call rotation. The role requires flexibility to accommodate fluctuating schedules, including overtime, irregular hours, and on-call responsibilities. The Sonographer performs and evaluates ultrasound exams according to departmental protocols and American College of Radiology guidelines; supports patient and department workflow; uses clinical information systems and imaging tools; and maintains professional, confidential, patient-centered care. The role also supports student clinical education and may coordinate inpatient procedure flow and ultrasound department workflow.

Requirements

ARDMS registered or board eligible required.
Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Technology program required.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential required within one year of employment.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to organize work and perform several tasks at once.
Ability to follow established Universal Standard and Radiation Safety precautions.
Flexibility to accommodate schedule fluctuations, including overtime, irregular hours, and on-call responsibilities.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of general and vascular sonography experience preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is strongly preferred at time of hire.
RDMS credentials in Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity using the ID band and birth date, explain pending procedures, position and cover patients appropriately, and provide age-specific care focused on comfort and understanding.
Perform ultrasound exams according to priority, physician direction, departmental protocols, and American College of Radiology guidelines; assess exam quality and correct technical or positioning issues as needed.
Review orders for clinical and demographic consistency, verify order accuracy, and ensure correct images are matched to each order.
Review films with the Radiologist and discuss exam results.
Monitor department workflow, assist physicians, patients, and coworkers, communicate exam information and status updates, and relieve coworkers from procedures as needed.
Be ready to work at the start of scheduled shifts and maintain processes that support timely departure at the end of shifts.
Consolidate images, reports, history, and completed exam information for review; take call and coordinate inpatient procedure flow where applicable.
Manage ultrasound department and patient exam flow, maintain efficiency, and fill in for or trade shifts when needed.
Maintain working knowledge of Cerner and related systems, including RIS/PACS, Navicare, Outlook, Angel, mhsintranet, and Nighthawk; use Online Worklist, Exam Management, Film Tracking, Folder Media, and Order View/Entry capabilities as required.
Start and complete exams accurately and on time; document order modifications, comments, film usage and repeats, and film movement; perform PACS workstation cleanup functions.
Follow department policies and procedures, maintain an updated ARDMS license, ensure call reports and other specifications are followed through, and report issues or concerns promptly.
Provide on-the-job training in accordance with Methodist College standards and guide students during clinical education experiences while maintaining professional relationships with students and instructors.
Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and student and coworker confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.
Provide appropriate patient care and demonstrate competence across age-specific categories; communicate respectfully, empathetically, and compassionately with patients, families, staff, and coworkers.
Participate in mandatory in-services and continuing education as required.