With over 60 years of service to the community as the premier imaging center in Tallahassee, we continue to grow and thrive. We are seeking a Sonographer to join our growing team. This is a full time, benefits eligible position. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8a-4p. This position includes:

• Excellent health coverage (CHP) with low monthly employee premiums
• 10.3% 401K/Pension contribution with no match requirements
• 23 days of paid time off accrued during first year of employment

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for performing sonographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the safety and mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the Sonographer’s care.
• Correlates the clinical history with the diagnostic study to be performed.
• Prepare patients for examinations and explains the procedures to patients while performing studies.
• Performs routine ultrasound procedures demonstrating anatomy under investigation through appropriate use of equipment and patient positioning. Assist physicians in proper interpretation of exam.
• Keeps up-to-date in the field of diagnostic medical sonography by reading and attending meetings, conferences, and symposia.
• Assists in technical training of students and staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school degree or equivalent. Graduation from an ultrasound school. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or registry eligible, in appropriate specialties.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum one or more years experience as a Sonographer and/or training with graduate Sonographer.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of ultrasound exam policies and protocols.
• Knowledge of operating ultrasound equipment and accessing applicable programs.
• Knowledge of anatomy.
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics.

SKILLS:

• Skill in production of sonograms meeting physician expectations.
• Ability to effectively care for patients.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with interdepartmental personnel.
• Skill in production of sonograms meeting physician expectations.
• Ability to effectively care for patients.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with interdepartmental personnel.
• Application of principals of ultrasound scanning, physics, and body habitus.

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee is an EOE and drug and smoke free workplace