Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

General Sonographers utilize high-frequency sound waves and use of special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities. Vascular Sonographers utilize high-frequency sound waves to perform non-invasive ultrasound studies to identify vascular abnormalities and informs appropriate health care providers of preliminary data. Cardiac Sonographers/Echo utilizes high-frequency sound waves to perform non-invasive ultrasound procedures of the heart to assess the function as well as the structures of the heart in adult and geriatric patients. OB Sonographers utilize high frequency soundwaves and uses special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body and/or fetus for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities.

Responsibilities

Utilizes high-frequency sound waves and special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body and/or fetus for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities; Assists physicians in procedures such as needle biopsies, fluid drainages, amniocentesis, and chorionic villi sampling; Performs ultrasound techniques and examinations including abdominal scans, retro-peritoneal scans, limited obstetric, gynecological scans, surgical ultrasound procedures, vascular ultrasound procedures, and routine/complex obstetric ultrasound; Cleans and disinfects equipment and probes after each patient adhering to safety, environmental, and infection control policies; Explains procedures, answers patient questions, and addresses concerns; Obtains patient history and abstract relevant information from clinical record; Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information; Maintains sonographic equipment and assists with preventative maintenance; Positions patients and operates equipment to produce reliable data; Takes call responsibilities as needed; Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, and values policies; Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school providing a sonography program; Six months to one year of diagnostic medical sonography experience preferably in an acute care setting; General Ultrasound Sonographers and OB Sonographers required to obtain American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within eighteen (18) months of hire date; Vascular required to obtain ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within eighteen (18) months of hire; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required for General Ultrasound Sonographers and Vascular and Cardiac Sonographers upon hire; Knowledge of sonography best practices and procedures; Skill in performing ultrasound techniques and examinations, and evaluating scans; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence; Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice to have

Acute care setting experience