Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to deliver high-quality ultrasound exams and patient-centered care. You will act as a clinical resource, ensuring standards of practice are followed and imaging is accurate and timely.

Responsibilities include performing a range of ultrasound procedures, possibly including cardiac imaging, while maintaining ALARA safety and providing clear patient instruction about the procedure.

Qualifications

• Must have ARDMS/ARRT sonography credentials.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures including abdominal, pelvic, OB, vascular, and more.
• May perform cardiac ultrasound as required.
• Adheres to ALARA radiation safety standards.
• Produces high-quality images in a timely manner.
• Educates patients and families about procedures.
• Monitors patient and equipment during exams.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D

ARDMS/ARRT sonography credentials

Cardiovascular credentialing (RDCS)

BLS through American Heart Association

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will provide quality patient care and perform high-quality images and exams, acting as a clinical resource and role model for unit personnel.

Every day you will maintain sensitivity to patient needs, demonstrate leadership abilities, and assure current standards of practice for the unit, contributing to the overall excellence of the medical imaging department.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical proficiency in medical sonography, a commitment to patient-centered care and quality imaging, and the ability to serve as a resource for best practices within the unit.

• Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including, but not limited to, abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retro peritoneal, small parts and vascular.
• May perform cardiac procedures as required by entity.
• Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports/documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• ARDMS registered RDMS(OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR); or ARRT registered R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT)ARDMS registered RVT(VT) or ARRT registered R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT);or ARDMS registered RDCS(AE) or (PE) or Cardiovascular
• Credentialing International (RCS)
• BLS through American Heart Association