Ultrasonographer (Full-time), Radiology-Ultrasound

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MedStar Radiology Network is currently seeking an experienced Sonographer I for a Full-Time Flex position at our outpatient imaging center in Bel Air, MD.

Schedule: Monday–Friday

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

What We Offer: Competitive pay

Day Shift Hours - No Weekends or Call

Quarterly bonus program

Paid time off and holiday pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the Sonographer:

Performs sonographic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.

Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

Essential Job Functions Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.

Corroborates patient's clinical history with physicians order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.

Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.

Records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.

Assists the physician in gathering sonographic data necessary to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases.

Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established Sonographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.

Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established Sonographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.

Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.

Identifies and manages emergency situations.

Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.

Performs ongoing quality assurance activities and maintains equipment.

Performs Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures or examinations as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Optimizes equipment parameters to ensure diagnostic exams are of consistent technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed independent practitioner.

Assists a licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedures.

Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.

Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.

Assists in maintaining supply inventory.

As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.

Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.

Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.

Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements EXPERIENCE Up to 5 years experience as a licensed Sonographer.

EDUCATION Must be a graduate of an approved program of diagnostic sonography.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) or ARRT (S). For IDTF centers, OB, Abdominal, or General certification is required upon hire, and RVT certification is required within one year of hire. Non-IDTF centers require RVT certification along with OB, Abdominal or General within one year of hire, where applicable. Additionally, must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Skill in operation of Sonography equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.

Ability to work independently and multitask.

Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.

Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.

Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Imaging studies are an essential component of preventative care and treatment, and having the best diagnostic equipment possible is a vital step to good preventive health for our patients. Our experts use a variety of imaging modalities to provide diagnosis, consultation, and intervention. We offer access to advanced imaging performed on state-of-the-art equipment, interpreted by radiologists with advanced subspecialized training, and nationally recognized for expertise in the field of radiology. To learn more, visit us at

Serving patients in over 60+ communities in 19 states, OIA is an imaging center management & development operation that is committed to delivering an affordable diagnostic imaging option without compromising customer convenience, care, technology or results. We are always recruiting for talented individuals who are dedicated to excellent patient care and the highest level of customer service. Visit today to view all our clinical and non-clinical career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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