Sonographer

BioTech X-ray • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer performs portable diagnostic ultrasound and vascular imaging services in accordance with physician orders, company protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role provides high-quality patient care while traveling to healthcare facilities and patient residences throughout an assigned territory. The Staff Ultrasound Technologist works independently and communicates effectively with dispatch, supervisors, clients, 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. Frequent travel and operation of company vehicles are essential. The Sonographer uses portable ultrasound equipment, computers, mobile devices, and communication systems, and encounters varying weather and driving conditions.

The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, push, and pull throughout the workday; safely lift, transport, load, unload, and maneuver portable ultrasound equipment; assist with patient positioning; move equipment in confined healthcare environments and up or down stairs when elevators are unavailable; and sit and safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods. Employees must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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, and customer service skills.
• Experience performing vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing schedules, travel routes, weather conditions, and facility environments.
• Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• 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 meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 in accordance with physician orders and company protocols.
• Perform examinations according to BioTech X-ray 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 into the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) promptly after examinations.
• Communicate with interpreting physicians as needed 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 records of services performed.
• Complete assigned examinations efficiently while providing exceptional customer service; use downtime productively and remain available for additional assignments.
• Maintain company property, including 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 safe 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, adapting to changing operational and client needs.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and company regulations; maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and safety standards.
• Participate in competency reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities.
• Assist with mentoring and training new sonographers when requested.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and attention to detail in examinations and documentation, using sound clinical judgment to adapt to varying patient conditions.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, and safely operate company vehicles while transporting portable diagnostic equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed