Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program
• (ARDMS) AMER REGIS DIAG MED SONO American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• (RVT) REGISTERED VASCULAR TECH Registered Vascular Technologist or (RVS) REGISTERED VASCULAR SPECIALIST Registered Vascular Specialist
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment
• In the event that a sonographer is hired without RVT or RVS certification, they must obtain RVT certification within six (6) months of their hire date.
• 2 years Experience in ultrasound

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that it is properly supplied for procedures.
• Demonstrates conscious effort to be good stewards of hospital resources to ensure facility financial goals are met.
• Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
• Responds to inquiries/calls regarding procedures in a timely manner.
• Communicates problems on shift with equipment or pending exams with appropriate staff.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Participates in a learning experience with new employees and students.
• Performs quality control on assigned equipment and reports issues timely.
• Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes.
• Completes required courses/modules on time.
• Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned.
• Adheres to departmental time, attendance and tardiness guidelines.
• Wears employee ID and follows dress code policy.
• As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.
• Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.
• Verifies the patient's identification using two patient identifier as outlined in the hospital policies.
• Communicates with patients clearly and in a professional manner.
• Ensures proper patient preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions.
• Evaluates patient's history and symptoms for the procedures clinical criteria.
• Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patients ability to tolerate exam.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education and skills to provide appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• Performs grayscale, color, and duplex imaging exams to include carotid, extremity venous and arterial studies, abdominal Doppler, small parts, OB/GYN, general abdominal/body or other exams as assigned.
• Performs non-invasive imaging evaluation of arteries and veins by Doppler and plethysmographic techniques.
• Verifies the requisition/chart for valid written order, priority date, ordering comments, physician's notes, precautions and patient consent forms.
• Performs high quality US examinations according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Assists the physician as needed in performing additional imaging or biopsy procedures.
• Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform exams accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Completes exam charges and image documentation and ensures all images are stored in PACS and appropriately communicated to radiologist or advanced practice sonographer in a timely manner.
• Administers contrast material as appropriate, observes patients for adverse reactions.
• Monitors and trains students and residents in all areas of current competencies.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Participates in the modality specific QA/QC program and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Participates in various accreditation processes as directed.
• Organizes and participates in conferences, seminars, and technical meetings.
• Arranges for maintenance and repair of equipment following maintenance contract to eliminate or decrease down time of equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer