Position Purpose:

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II is responsible to review the Physician Order and reason for exam and prepare the patient for the exam/procedure.  The Sonographer performs a variety of specialized medical ultrasound examinations/procedures to obtain high quality images for diagnostic interpretation and may also assist the physician with US-guided procedures.  Sonographers work closely with the Ultrasound leadership and the Radiologists. The Sonographer performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with integrity and initiative. 

What the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer will need:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Sonography program

• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with a minimum of one certification OR Registry-eligible with certification within one year of date of hire

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Must have in-depth knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

• Must have the ability to produce and evaluate quality images

• One year as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred

What the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer will do:

• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients in order to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation using care, courtesy, tact, and empathy.

• Review patients' charts and results from previous ultrasound examinations or other diagnostic studies, records patients' personal and medical information.

• Perform diagnostic procedures by adjusting, manipulating and controlling a variety of complex ultrasound equipment and accessories.

• Consult with the radiologist and experienced associates to determine the need for additional images for comprehensive interpretation.  

• Schedule examinations and perform related clerical duties such as answering telephones and locating prior imaging and reports.

• Assist in the performance of aspiration, biopsy or operating room procedures maintaining sterilization, isolation and infection and infection control techniques to prevent contamination.

• Maintain documentation of infection control procedures and activities. Abide by Infection Control policy relating to Intracavitary probe disinfection, to include all accurate documentation within the department at each location worked.

• Take initiative to improve overall staff education via in-services, article distributions with peers, student’s one-on-one training sessions, and assisting with new employee Orientation/Training as assigned.

• Adapt and cooperate with schedule changes and location changes. Rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed appropriate by management, including assignments to other campuses.

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Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY 

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. 

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability 

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions 

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes 

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

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