Sonographer (as needed)

Benefits include:

·         Competitive hourly rate

·         Career Ladder Progression

SHIFT:  As needed

A Brief Overview

A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.

What You Will Do

• Provide quality sonographic images in a timely manner.
• Assures a safe and clean environment.
• Maintains knowledge of technical skills.
• Successfully completes ultrasound scans.
• Answers the phone and completes documentation appropriately.
• Collaborates effectively with staff/co-workers.
• Demonstrates age-specific knowledge.
• Adheres to hospital safety standards
• Perform , follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures
• Take responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
• Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.