Sonographer

RAYUS Radiology•Carmel, IN

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About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is hiring a Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist to operate assigned scanners and produce images of patients’ bodies for diagnostic purposes. The role provides patient-centered sonography services in accordance with professional standards and excellent customer service. This is a full-time position working four 10-hour shifts per week. The Sonographer performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, prepares and supports patients throughout examinations, adjusts scan parameters, follows physicians’ orders and safety regulations, and maintains accurate patient records in the Radiology Information System. The role also supports department operations by helping maintain imaging protocols and software, monitoring supplies, and assisting with the training of team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA)-accredited sonography program or a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Current, good-standing registration as a sonographer with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Sonography certification in an imaging specialty, such as AB, BR, or ObGyn.
Sonographer license in the appropriate state, if applicable.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Sufficient training and experience to perform sonography procedures independently.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
OSHA Class I exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Screen patients before examinations for precautions or contraindications and use two patient identifiers to verify the patient and procedure.
Explain and prepare patients for sonography procedures, including positioning them appropriately for imaging.
Perform routine and advanced sonography procedures with minimal supervision and few repeat scans, while supporting and communicating with patients throughout procedures.
Adjust sonography scan parameters as needed.
Follow physicians’ orders and safety regulations, and accurately maintain patient records in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Maintain an orderly and clean work area and sanitize equipment.
Maintain American College of Radiology (ACR) toolkit and accreditation requirements.
Help maintain the imaging protocol manual and implement software upgrades.
Monitor medical supply inventory and request supplies as necessary.
Assist with training new team members by providing resources and technical expertise, as applicable.
Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.