Ultrasound Sonographer

Ultrasound Sonographer This position is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus with 5+ years of experience; $10,000 sign-on bonus with less than 5. 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