Sonographer

Job Summary:

The Sonographer is responsible for performing obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. Will assume responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of the ultrasound equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Produce high quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam.
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provide the best image quality for documentation.
• Document all applicable patient and procedure data consistently and correctly.
• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings that may affect the sonographic examination.
• Explain procedures adequately to patients to maximize patient comfort and cooperation.
• Appropriate monitoring during all phases of procedure with special care taken to insure patient emotional and physical well-being.
• Communicate patient information in a professional and courteous manner to patients and to referring physician offices as required.
• Maintain the ultrasound equipment for cleanliness and ensure proper equipment maintenance and equipment safety.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment and order supplies when needed.
• Schedule and coordinate tests.
• Prepare and maintain operational logs.
• Assist with Quality Assurance/Improvements audits and activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Sonography program
• Two (2) years of related experience

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification (ARDMS)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages.