Sonographer - PRN

Schedule: PRN as needed, no weekends, no holiday and no call. Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's 119 Department: Radiology What You Will Do Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures. Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations. Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration Within 12-months of hire or transfer: Registered as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Advanced certification in Sonography (R.T.(S If at an Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) must have one of the following upon hire: Registered as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Advanced certification in Sonography (R.T.(S BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Education High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. #J-18808-Ljbffr UAB Medicine