Sonographer - Full Time

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Associate’s degree or completion of a medical sonography program.
Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in abdomen, GYN, vascular, or breast.
Yearly CPR certification must be maintained.
Eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and attend to detail.
Ability to handle and lift patients and occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including abdomen, small parts, OB, GYN, breast, and vascular studies, and adjust equipment as needed to obtain clear diagnostic images.
Select and examine images for differences between healthy and pathological areas, determine whether the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings, and present preliminary findings to radiologists.
Document patient care based on patient history and clinical information obtained 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 physicians.
Select appropriate technical factors for each patient and procedure.
Operate ultrasound equipment using knowledge of its principles, practices, and procedures.
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 departmental and office cost-containment goals.
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 office every three years.
Problem-solve, prioritize, and evaluate patient-care activities.
Adhere to department and office policies and to the procedures and documentation requirements for each ultrasound study.
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.