PRN Ultrasonographer

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.

We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

The Ultrasonographer is responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound exams and corresponding reports of the patient’s anatomy, as it applies to Urology, in a timely manner for review by physicians in accordance with UUG’s protocols.

• Perform exams safely and efficiently.
• Prepare patients for exams by explaining the procedure and assisting as needed with transferring them to the ultrasound table.
• Obtain and record accurate patient information, which includes a timeout to confirm the patient’s name and DOB.
• Include prior test results and information from physical examinations when appropriate in a timely manner.
• Operate and adjust ultrasound equipment and maneuver patients to obtain quality images for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform sonogram and provide oral and/or written summary of technical findings to assist physician with diagnosis and treatment.
• Determine appropriate images to include to differentiate between normal and pathological areas.
• Transfer all images to the PAC system and possess working knowledge of PACS functionality.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment within each exam room.
• Maintain cleaning logs for each machine/room.
• Maintain and stock supplies, prepare supplies for special examinations, and order supplies when necessary.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to management in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all UUG’s policies and procedures for Infection Control.

• Associates degree required.
• Minimum of one year of experience performing diagnostic abdominal ultrasound studies.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) board certification;
  Abdomen and Physics certification required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized and accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and will be verified prior to employment.
• BLS certification is required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Maintain CME requirements as required by ARDMS and will periodically be verified throughout employment.
• In some instances, UUG may offer employment to a board-eligible candidate; that individual will have 1 year from the date of hire to pass both the Physics and Abdomen portions of the boards.
• Failure to complete this requirement will result in termination from their Ultrasound position.

• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that represents UUG’s core values.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Ultrasound principles and practices, including differentiation of cross-section anatomy and medical terminology.
• Possess working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and related computer systems.
• Ability to work in a pleasant and cooperative manner with patients & colleagues.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and a positive team player attitude.
• Ability to demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and caring attitude.
• Demonstrates ease and comfort when asking probing questions to the patient.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate strong…