Sonographer

Sonographer

The Sonographer performs all diagnostic ultrasound examinations that create the images needed for diagnosis. The Sonographer integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. Primary Position Responsibilities include performing all ultrasound procedures (General, OB-Gyn, Breast and/or Vascular, as appropriate) including patient positioning, machine set-up, image acquisition, measurements, and post-processing. Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Provides recordkeeping of patient history and symptoms. Reviews orders, explains procedure, answers questions and provides a high level of patient satisfaction. Assists physician in the performance of invasive ultrasound procedures, if applicable. Maintains cleanliness of department and assures adequate supply inventory.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External) includes Physicians, hospital staff, patients, family. Reporting Relationships Reports to (position): Ultrasound Supervisor or Manager, Women’s Imaging Center. Supervises (position(s): Student Technologists. Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Graduate of an Accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field of Study. Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: None. License, Registry or Certification: Required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Credential or registry-eligible in appropriate areas of Ultrasound (general, OB-GYN, Vascular). Current CPR/BLS certification for Health Care Providers. Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: None.