Job Opportunity

Position: Sonographer

Shift:

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Job Summary:

The Sonographer is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic exams and procedures in the Ultrasound department, ensuring compliance with physician orders. This position requires effective collaboration with patients, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel.

Job Duties:

• Complete ultrasound studies efficiently and within established timelines; utilize downtime to assist colleagues.
• Verify exam charges and maintain the 5-day late list for the ultrasound department daily.
• Organize workload during peak times to expedite patient care and communicate relevant information to fellow technologists.
• Assist physicians with radiology procedures as necessary.
• Foster positive relationships within the department and address any concerns with supervisors, representing the department favorably to all staff.
• Manage inventory by maintaining supplies at appropriate levels and developing effective supply utilization methods.
• Handle equipment safely and appropriately, adhering to established guidelines and policies.
• Maintain a clean work area and comply with equipment cleaning protocols; ensure all machines are cleaned after each patient and at the end of the workday.
• Follow on-call policies, responding promptly to callbacks and arriving in the department within the required timeframe.
• Willingly assist with procedures in other areas of radiology as needed.
• Check in with co-workers during downtime to offer assistance.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
• Comply with dress code and appearance policies.
• Participate in mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Current Equipment:

• 3 Philips CVX Epiq machines
• 1 Philips Elite Epiq machine
• Vasculab ABI machine

Location:

Batesville, AR

Certifications Required:

• Registered Echo/Vascular Sonographer
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA

Guaranteed Hours:

40 hours per week

Contract Length:

91 days