Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Emergency Relief

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Emergency Relief

Job Category
:
Patient Care-Non RN

Requisition Number
: DIAGN
011539

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• Posted :
  December 24, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

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This Emergency Relief Opportunity will work on an as needed basis. Will work 12-hour shifts, weekdays, weekends, nights and holiday rotation.

With limited supervision and broad direction from the Radiology Manager, Clinical Imaging Supervisor and Radiologists. Provides a variety of diagnostic services using reflected sound waves to display images of body tissue on a video monitor to neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of sonographic examinations (abdomen, OB, etc.) recording anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Selects proper technical settings and scan protocols computer menu.
• Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record.
• Assist radiologist during ultrasound guided biopsy and aspiration procedures.
• Performs echo graphic images.
• Responsible for obtaining optimal images to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered.
• Evaluates Ultrasound images with the radiologist.
• Monitors equipment status to prevent damage.
• Obtains informed consent.
• Applies standard precautions and sterile technique.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of workspace.
• Checks drug interaction kit for missing or expired items.
• Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination completion.
• Executes a variety of tasks associated with PACS and HIS systems.
• Screens patients for possibility of pregnancy.
• Applies and proper radiation protection according to prescribed safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepare the exam room.
• Maintain and clean sonographic equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of working independently
• Possess excellent customer relation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage stressful work with patients having potentially disabling or terminal conditions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment problems.

Minimum Education , Training, and Experience

Required:

• CPR certification
• Graduate of JRCERT approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Credentials from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or within one year of hire.

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

• Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
• Infant (31 thru 12 months)
• Child (13 months thru 12 years)
• Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
• Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
• Geriatric (66+ years)

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 50 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:
Repeating the same motion repeatedly places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion:
The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture:
Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that engage in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands…