Sonographer Diagnostic Ultrasound

Job Description

Sonographers demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, showing competence in production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis. The Sonographer is responsible for performing daily sonographic procedures and the independent operation of ultrasound equipment, and for performing diagnostic sonographic procedures according to Radiologist direction. The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self‑motivated to uphold and improve his/her education and skills to ensure professional competence.

Shift Details: Full‑time (40 Hours), variable.

Unit/

Location:

St. James Hospital.

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

• Ability to appropriately access, manage and accurately update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information Systems.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
• Practice according to the SDMS Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.
• Perform accurate clinical assessment to identify patient signs and symptoms and adapt procedures as appropriate.
• Effectively operate sonographic equipment to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological and diagnostic sonographic images.
• Use independent judgment during the sonogram to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Initiate the appropriate methods and level of exploration necessary to document, clarify and quantify disease processes.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information in medical history and effectively communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
• Practice universal safety precautions to minimize exposure to patient, self, and staff.

• Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA approved school and/or formal on‑the‑job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA approved medical program.
• RDMS Physics SPI Registry upon hire or Registry from Equivalent Society (ARRT, CRGS, etc).
• RDMS or Equivalent Society abdominal or OB/GYN specialty within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain abdominal or OB/GYN specialty credentialing and RVT within a reasonable period of time after hire.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.

• Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular and interventional ultrasound.

• Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA approved school and/or formal on‑the‑job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA approved medical program.
• RDMS Physics SPI Registry or Registry from equivalent Society (ARRT, CRGS, etc), required.
• Registry in 4 or more Specialties, required.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire, required.

• Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular and interventional ultrasound.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients; will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment,…