Fetal Imaging Sonographer – Ultrasound Diagnostics

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Sonographer to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures, schedule patients, and maintain equipment with attention to safety and quality. This role requires knowledge of anatomy, ultrasound physics, and strong patient communication to support physicians in diagnosis.

Responsibilities include image optimization, data recording, and ensuring accurate patient histories.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Ultrasound physics

Patient management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Record keeping

Patient comfort

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Sonographer to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures, schedule patients, and maintain equipment with attention to safety and quality. This role requires knowledge of anatomy, ultrasound physics, and strong patient communication to support physicians in diagnosis.

Responsibilities include image optimization, data recording, and ensuring accurate patient histories.