Sonographer - Per Diem

Inspire Health Medical Group•Fresno, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer is a medical imaging professional who provides clinically relevant information to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. The role provides diagnostic medical sonography services across applicable clinical specialties. The Sonographer prepares exam rooms and ultrasound equipment, reviews patient history and clinical information, verifies that exam orders are complete and medically necessary, and communicates with patients in an appropriate manner. The Sonographer is responsible for patient safety and comfort throughout examinations, uses proper positioning and ergonomically correct scanning techniques, and ensures that relevant anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured. The role also performs equipment quality-control procedures, evaluates images and findings using independent judgment, and prepares preliminary examination findings. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Current CPR certification is required. ARDMS certification is preferred; candidates must provide documentation of passing the SPI examination upon hire, with an approved corresponding specialty examination to be obtained within 18 months of hire. Recent specialty experience is preferred. The work takes place in medical office and examination/procedure room settings. The role involves substantial walking and standing, patient transfers and assistance, lifting up to 35 pounds, and potential exposure to cleaning and disinfecting chemicals and infectious agents, including bloodborne pathogens. Employees must follow applicable safety, infection-control, and patient-information privacy requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Current CPR certification.
Documentation of passing the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination upon hire.
Obtain an approved corresponding specialty examination within 18 months of hire.
Knowledge of the health care field, medical terminology, and medical office protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of assisting tasks related to the applicable medical specialty.
Excellent customer service skills, tact, and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Ability to work hands-on with patients and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Ability to learn and retain patient-care procedures, plan and prioritize work, and complete designated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience with patients and their families and project a pleasant, professional image.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, and telephones.
Ability to walk and stand for up to four to six hours per day, use appropriate body mechanics for patient transfers and assistance, and lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Two years of recent experience and/or training within the last 12 months as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

Prepare the examination room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection-control, sterilization, and patient-safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
Assume responsibility for patient safety during sonographic examinations.
Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
Verify that sonography examination orders are complete, contain relevant information, and meet the standard of medical necessity.
Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to their ability to understand.
Use appropriate positioning tools, devices, and equipment adjustments, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to support patient comfort and safety and prevent compromised data acquisition or musculoskeletal injury.
Perform quality-control procedures to ensure ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels.
Use independent judgment to differentiate normal from pathologic findings.
Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findings.
Ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in examination images.
Comply with applicable safety and infection-control laws, guidelines, standards, and department procedures.
Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.