Sonographer

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

145d

About The Position

The Sonographer performs patient examination activities at a technical level that produces high-quality images in accordance with established policies and procedures, typically under general supervision. The role specializes in ultrasound diagnostic studies and may assist other Radiology areas as assigned. Lead duties apply if the position is classified in a Lead role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an approved school of Medical Sonography.
Registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
Current BLS certification.
Registration as a Diagnostic Sonographer is required, or must be completed within 6 months of accepting the position.
Registration as a vascular sonographer (RVT) is required within one year of hire or transfer.
For Lead roles, RVT certification is required before hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound diagnostic studies.
Obtain patient history, explain standard procedures, and address patient concerns to support patient comfort and meet individual needs.
Operate and maintain assigned ultrasound scanning equipment.
Position patients, select appropriate transducers and machine settings, and conduct scanning procedures to capture images requested by a physician.
Complete quality assurance processes and practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.
Comply with Joint Commission requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Maintain an adequate supply of consumables needed to perform quality testing.
Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment according to established protocol.
Assist other Radiology areas as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.
For Lead roles: assist with quality control and performance improvement activities; contribute to performance feedback and hiring decisions; ensure quality, timeliness, and customer-service standards are met; evaluate and test new procedures and processes; orient or train new staff; provide problem solving and technical leadership; coordinate workflow and work distribution; and help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and agency requirements, laws, and statutes.