Sonographer - Full Time

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is seeking a dedicated sonographer to assist physicians with diagnosing and monitoring conditions. The sonographer uses high-frequency sound waves and ultrasound equipment to capture images of internal organs and tissues, including the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses. The role works directly with patients and reports to the Manager of Diagnostics; it has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is a permanent, full-time role based at the Greenville Arlington location. The listed schedules are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Overtime may be required to support patient care and timely completion of tasks and returned calls. Weekend work is rare but may occasionally be necessary. The role involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. It requires a full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Work includes sitting, standing, and walking; occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds; and eyesight correctable to 20/20 for equipment operation and attention to detail.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or completion of a medical sonography program.
Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in abdomen, GYN, vascular, or breast.
Maintain yearly CPR certification.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds, and sitting, standing, and walking.
Eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and pay attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and demonstrate competency in ultrasound diagnostic procedures, including abdomen, small parts, OB, GYN, breast, and vascular studies.
Obtain clear diagnostic images and adjust sonographic equipment when necessary.
Select and examine images for differences between healthy and pathological areas, determine whether an exam should be extended based on preliminary findings, and present preliminary findings to radiologists.
Document patient care based on patient history and clinical information from ultrasound studies, and complete quality assurance documentation according to policy and procedure.
Explain ultrasound procedures to patients, answer questions, apply gel, and position patients for examinations.
Recognize changes in patient status and communicate them appropriately to a physician.
Select technical factors for each patient based on the procedure being performed.
Apply knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in operating ultrasound equipment.
Anticipate and recognize safety hazards and legal liabilities, and intervene through appropriate channels.
Provide and promote quality care to all patients.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, and other department and office employees.
Participate in the department and office cost-containment goals and demonstrate individual accountability.
Pursue continuous self-improvement using knowledge gained through clinical ultrasound experience.
Participate in in-service education, staff meetings, and continuing education programs; complete 30 hours of ultrasound-specific continuing education outside the Physicians East, P.A. office every three years.
Problem-solve, prioritize, and evaluate patient-care activities.
Adhere to department and office policies and to the policy and procedure for each ultrasound study, including study documentation requirements.
Support the learning needs of new staff and sonography students.
Perform procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
Evaluate equipment breakdowns and assess the need for service.
Charge appropriately for procedures performed in accordance with federal law.
Work with the Radiology Work List (RIS) and PACS system.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly.
Attend safety and other continuing education classes offered by Physicians East, P.A.
Maintain yearly CPR certification.