Sonographer

*Overview*

St. Lukes Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.

*Responsibilities*

Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction

of the Medical Director; Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to

completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging test inclusive of positioning patient, equipment

management, and documentation of findings.

• Performs ultrasound exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the
  
  

direction of the Medical Director

• Prepares equipment ensuring that it is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
• Problem‐solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding
  
  

equipment problems

• Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that
  
  

special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards

• Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
• Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies
  
  

required to perform the procedure

• Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs the daily QA process
• Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient exams.
• Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure
  
  

that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner

• Performs portable examinations (when applicable) at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide
  
  

immediate diagnostic testing when needed

• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical,
  
  

pathological, diagnostic information and images

• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to Accurately differentiate between normal and
  
  

pathologic findings

• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information with medical history, and communicates findings to the
  
  

appropriate physician

• Assumes responsibility for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients while they are in the
  
  

sonographers care

• Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound suite
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Maintains a daily log of patient’s seen/ completes exam‐billing forms
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and Maintains adequate supplies
• Participates in the maintenance of the ultrasound accreditation
  
  

*Qualifications*

Required

Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT

CPR/BLS certification

Preferred

Associate’s Degree

*Pay Range*

$33.60 - $48.73 /hour