What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Sonographer position at St. Claire HealthCare?
The Ultrasound sonographer performs age-specific ultrasound procedures to diagnose and treat anatomic and physiologic disorders.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Receives, informs, and prepares patients for ultrasound procedures.
• Performs and assists with ultrasound procedures ordered by the physician.
• Assumes responsibility for providing patients with physical and psychological needs during ultrasound/echo procedures.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and cleanliness for assigned work area.
• Processes ultrasound film and maintains quality control.
• Transports patients between departments.
• Performs departmental recordkeeping procedures.
• Assists in retrieval of radiology records.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment within the ultrasound/echo department.
Education:
Graduate from a Sonography and/or Radiologic Technology program
Experience:
None required
Licensure/Certification:
Current radiation operator certification issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is preferred but not required
Additional registry/registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
