Sonographer I, II, III, IV, V

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/ Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes

Duties:

• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for examination.
• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Orients new hires.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers). BLS required.

Qualifications:

•  Must have one ARDMS registry in any specialty.
•  Must demonstrate competency and perform the specialty routinely.

•  Must have two ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in any specialty.
•  Must demonstrate competency and perform both specialties routinely.
• Sonographer III
• Must have three ARDMS registries in any specialty.
• Must demonstrate competency and perform all three specialties routinely.

•  Must be registered and competent in four ARDMS registries that are performed by the Lab.
• Must demonstrate competency and perform all four specialties routinely.

Sonographer V

• Must be registered and competent in five ARDMS registries that are performed by the Lab.
• Must demonstrate competency and perform all five specialties routinely.

Schedule: Scheduled Days and Hours: M-F variable start times; plus weekends and holidays; Must be able to travel to multiple facilities for work assignments.