Sonographer

Sonographer Job Code

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• JOB
• TYPE
• Classification:
• Non
• Exempt
• Supervises
• Positions: JOB SUMMARY Work in concert with the radiologists to obtain high quality ultrasound images and provide exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred. Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound certification with ARDMS or ARRT.

Experience

1 year experience in sonography preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure

• ARDMS certified within first year of employment required.
• Additional
• Skills/Requirements
• Required: Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly. Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and to meet the specific needs of various patient age groups: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Additional
• Skills/Requirements
• Preferred:
• N/A
• Competencies
• Patient
• Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department. Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety. Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner. Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence. Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.