Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Diagnostic Medical SonographerTryfacta is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for our client in Fort Gordon (Augusta), Georgia, 30905. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please apply now!Location: Fort Gordon (Augusta), GeorgiaFacility: Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC)Client: Department of Defense (DoD) – Defense Health Agency (DHA)Schedule: Full-time; primarily weekday coverage with rotating on-call responsibilities, including Sunday 24-hour call coverage and Monday overnight coverage as required by the facilityContract Duration: 12-month base contract with potential extensionsJob Summary: Tryfacta is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to provide diagnostic ultrasound services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC), a premier military treatment facility located at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The selected candidate will perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations while supporting active-duty military personnel, retirees, eligible beneficiaries, and other authorized patients. The sonographer will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure timely, accurate diagnostic imaging services in a fast-paced clinical environment.Schedule & Work DetailsFull-time contract positionOn-site at DDEAMC, Fort Gordon, GADay shift coverage based on department needsParticipation in on-call rotation requiredSunday 24-hour on-call coverageMonday evening/overnight coverage as requiredMust be available for emergency callback assignmentsRequired response time: Acknowledge call within 15 minutes, report to the facility within 60 minutes when called backCoverage may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and emergency situationsKey ResponsibilitiesPerform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.Obtain high-quality diagnostic images for interpretation by radiologists and providers.Conduct abdominal, pelvic, vascular, small-parts, obstetrical, gynecological, and other ultrasound procedures as assigned.Review patient history and relevant clinical information prior to examinations.Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment.Ensure proper patient identification and safety procedures.Explain examination procedures and provide appropriate patient preparation instructions.Recognize and document significant abnormalities during examinations.Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.Collaborate with physicians, radiologists, nurses, and clinical staff to support patient care.Participate in quality assurance and infection control initiatives.Maintain compliance with DHA, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and facility-specific policies and procedures.Support urgent and emergent imaging requests, including after-hours call-back cases.Required Qualifications EducationGraduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent accredited ultrasound training program.CertificationsCurrent American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification preferred.Additional specialty credentials are highly desirable.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.ExperienceRecent experience performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations in an acute-care hospital, imaging center, or comparable healthcare setting.Demonstrated competency in multiple ultrasound modalities.Previous on-call experience preferred.Military, federal, VA, or government healthcare experience is a plus.Technical SkillsProficiency in operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment.Ability to obtain and evaluate high-quality diagnostic images.Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and sonographic principles.Experience with electronic health records and imaging documentation systems.Credentialing & Compliance Requirements Must be able to successfully complete:DHA credentialing and onboarding requirementsBackground investigation and security screeningDrug screening and occupational health clearancePhysical examination and immunization verificationFacility orientation and training requirementsCommon Access Card (CAC) eligibility requirementsPreferred QualificationsARDMS credentials in multiple specialties.Experience in hospital-based ultrasound departments.Experience supporting emergency and inpatient imaging services.Previous Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Veterans Affairs (VA), or military healthcare experience.Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. VI