Sonographer

• Effective June 1, 2023: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound required for all new hires.
• For Radiology sites/affiliates with ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required (within 6 months of graduation from Commission on Accreditation of Allied Program (CAAHEP), or within 18 months of graduation from a non-accredited program). If hired prior to September 1, 2022, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is required by March 1, 2023.
• For Neurovascular & Vascular, the RDMS is not required
  
  New Graduates:

• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

• BLS Certification
• For Radiology sites/affiliates without ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification.

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

As a Sonographer, you play an important part in high quality imaging exams needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs or assists in the performance of Vascular, Abdominal, OB/GYN or Neurovascular Sonography exams. The primary objective is to obtain high quality images and maximize the efficiency of the Radiologist or Neurologist while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a consistent level of quality.

• →Performs abdominal, vascular, OB/GYN and/or transcranial Doppler ultrasound scans.
• →Produces ultrasound images and obtains all required measurements using various transducers, imaging techniques in compliance with procedure standards as determined by Physician or directing provider.
• →Reviews patient chart for patient history information, valid orders and clinical appropriateness.
• →Notes performance of scan in patient’s chart and completes preliminary reporting.
• →Calls preliminary reports to doctor’s offices or nursing floors at the request of the Radiologist.
• →Assists physicians with invasive procedures under sonographic guidance.
• →Cleans, stocks and prepares rooms on a daily basis.
• →Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.
• →Provide high quality patient care with exceptional service and compassion.
• →Attend continuing education classes (CME) to maintain registry.
• →Act as a resource to ultrasound students by demonstration and explanation of procedures; function as a preceptor in orientation of new personnel.
• →Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  For Neurology Department:.

• →Maintain or prepare for RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) certification.
• →Perform diagnostic ultrasound tests including carotid ultrasound exams and Transcranial Doppler exams.
• →Reports completion of exams to reading Neurologist and alerts reading Neurologist to any severe & critical results.
• →Maintain IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards.
  
  For Radiology Lead:

• →Scheduling, timekeeping, ACR/regulatory credentials.
• →Hiring, on-boarding/training, disciplinary measures & day-to-day operations.
• →Performs other duties as assigned.
  

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.