Sonographer

Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

1. Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
2. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
3. Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly.
4. Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
5. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

• Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
• Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Current BLS certification.