Schedule: Full Time Status, Day shift Varied Hours, 32 hours per week (8 or 12 hour shifts) Sign-On Eligible of up to $15,000 The Sonographer performs complex technical duties requiring the use of analysis and the use of calculations and judgment in recognizing and identifying cross-sectional transverse anatomy on ultrasound images to obtain diagnostic results.
Both visual and spatial acuity are required to perform critical measurements.
The Sonographer must use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
They assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care.
They must fulfill the CME credits set by the credentialing organization.
Also they must be available to rotate call during off hours, weekends, and holidays.
Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications Licensure: Registered in ARDMS within 1 year of hire BCLS within 30 days of hire.
Experience: Preferred.
Education: This position requires completion of an allied health program, completion of formal or on the job ultrasound training program.
Other: The sonographer must be able to select proper transducer and gain settings to produce diagnostic images.
Each patient exam should be completed based on the exam type and patient limitations.
Team member will perform exams and will consult with a radiologist and lead/ or the lead sonographer, as needed.
They will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communicational skills, both verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external unit customers, as needed.
They must be able to accept responsibility, make independent decisions, and interact with professionals.
Sonographers must be proficient in word processing and database management.
Must be able to perform exams on all ages (pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Requires strong working knowledge of normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to age (including child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patients served to support the provision of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of care.
Equal Opportunity Employer INDLHN Education Required Associates or better in Radiography Licenses & Certifications Preferred Z-DNT Use-R-ARDMSDiaCarSo