Sonographer - General (Days)

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Log in for self-dispatching or contact the dispatch department to obtain information regarding the initial case load.

- Arrive at the first case at the commencement of the assigned shift or depart from home at least thirty (30) minutes prior.

- Unload portable sonographic equipment and bring it into facilities to perform examinations as ordered by the physician, ensuring the acquisition of clinically diagnostic and technically competent images.

- Perform and process ultrasound examinations using portable sonographic equipment and transmit the results digitally to a radiologist for interpretation.

- Upon completion of assigned cases, check voicemail messages from each client’s facility, or at a minimum, every thirty (30) minutes as necessary.

- Monitor available cases through the self-dispatching system and/or report to the dispatcher on duty every thirty (30) minutes as needed. - Adhere to the company uniform policy, wear the provided name tag, and comply with the company dress code.

- Carry the company-issued phone at all times. - Respond to all urgent communications within fifteen (15) minutes.

- Attend meetings as required. - Upon arriving at the facility, meticulously verify that all orders are accurate against the examinations listed in the patient’s chart as specified by the physician. If the orders in the chart differ or if there are no orders documented, the examination must not proceed until the appropriate order is duly recorded in the chart to align with the examination indicated on the requisition.

- It is the responsibility of the technologist to ensure the correct patient is being examined by requesting two patient identifiers, such as the patient's name and date of birth. Avoid Yes/No questions during this process. If the patient is unable to confirm their identity, the nurse in charge of the patient must provide identification. The nurse's name should be documented on the requisition as well as in the technologist's comments in the verification screen.

- Facility staff shall conduct any required patient transfers, support, positioning, and/or assistance. Technologists are not to engage in patient transfers or assistance activities.

- The sonographer must have medical physical examinations and TB screenings conducted at the time of hire and annually thereafter, along with annual infection control in-service training. Documentation and results of such examinations/tests must be submitted to the Human Resources Department within two (2) weeks following the conclusion of the associate’s last annual examination.

- Scan examination-related paperwork and billing on a daily basis following established protocols.

- Communicate effectively and maintain professionalism with the call center, dispatch, peers, supervisory staff, and clients.

- Maintain the vehicle and sonographic equipment in good working order. - Uphold a high standard of medical ethics at all times and engage in self-motivated efforts to enhance knowledge and understanding of the field, diseases, and emerging procedures.

- Sonographers utilizing company-owned, leased, or rented vehicles are accountable for all motor vehicle citations, including parking and speeding violations.

- Report any changes in criminal background and comply with the drug-free workplace policy as outlined in the Associate Handbook. - Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner according to the organization’s

Code of Conduct.

- Care for the equipment in a professional manner; in the event of equipment malfunction, notify the supervisor immediately.

- Provide training to other technologists as required.

- Demonstrate self-motivation, dependability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Successfully complete a drug screening and background check.

- Exhibit strong organizational skills.

- Demonstrate competence in basic smartphone operations and fundamental computer skills, including printing documents from attachments and scanning documents to attach to emails.

- Possess knowledge of applicable regions, geography, and travel routes.

- Maintain a pleasant phone demeanor and exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills. This job description represents only a fraction of the responsibilities of the sonographer. All sonographers are accountable for all other information relating to their job duties as described in the Associate Handbook or as mandated by management, as well as any additional duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

- Applicants must possess registration with ARDMS or CCI for vascular ultrasound.

- ECHO registration (ARDMS: AE, CCI: AE) is a minimum requirement; dual modalities are advantageous.

- Vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for all individuals. Alternatively, those seeking an exemption must provide appropriate documentation supporting their request.

- Candidates must be graduates of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound technology program.

- Maintain all requisite certifications and registries, health requirements, and operational criteria. It is the sonographer's responsibility to provide a copy of such registries and/or diploma when requested. Sonographers should have their credentials readily available. - Sonographers must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to present it upon request.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Disability
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Voluntary Universal Life with Chronic Condition Rider
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• same day advances are available, discussed at interview

Salary : $35 - $45