Sonographer

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mississippi is seeking a Diagnostic Sonographer to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures. The role involves patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must have knowledge of anatomy and ultrasound physics, and be able to manage patient records. Certification by ARDMS or CCI is required within one year, along with BLS certification within 90 days. This position demands strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational and experience requirements for ARDMS or CCI registration.
• BLS certification required within the first 90 days.
• ARDMS/CCI registration within one year of date of employment.
• Strong patient communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sonography examinations using special equipment.
• Explain testing procedures to patients and record medical histories.
• Maintain imaging data records and report equipment failures.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patient.
• Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains discretion.

Skills

Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology

Patient management skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Skill in PC use and related applications

Computer literacy

Record keeping

Patient comfort

Education

Educational requirements for ARDMS or CCI registration

Job description

Job Summary

To utilize equipment to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures, making use of sonic energy to produce visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. To schedule patients, maintain equipment, report equipment failures, and perform quality assurance.

Job Title

Diagnostic Sonographer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. Knowledge of Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation. Patient management skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to maintain records. Ability to allay patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations utilizing special equipment and devices.
• Explains testing procedures to patient, obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being viewed, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions the patient in a manner to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Views, records and analyzes images on screen; judges whether images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes; communicates findings to appropriate personnel; maintains imaging data records, data tracking, and scheduling information.
• Maintains adequate supplies, equipment, and work area; reports equipment failures to supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patient.
• Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains discretion.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Requirements

Education & Experience

Must meet the educational and applicable experience factor requirements for registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

BLS required; can be obtained within the first ninety (90) days of hire. Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registration within one (1) year of date of employment.