General Sonographer

Premier Diagnostic Services Inc.; Shrewsbury Street (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Ultrasound is seeking an experienced General Sonographer for a part-time role in Worcester, MA. The candidate will perform abdomen, pelvic, renal, bladder, thyroid, and small parts scans and explain procedures to patients with a friendly approach.

The ideal applicant has 1–2 years of clinical imaging experience, is RDMS (Abdominal) certified, and can meet credentialing requirements. Associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical imaging/ultrasound experience.
• Current RDMS (Abdominal) certification required.
• Credentialing requirements of assigned accounts must be met.

Responsibilities

• Scan abdomen, pelvis, renal, bladder, thyroid and small parts as routine exams.
• Explain examination procedures to patients in a friendly, reassuring manner.
• Set up and clean scanning equipment and work area before first patient.
• Follow protocols established by Practice Manager and physicians.
• Maintain paperwork and participate in training to improve skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

RDMS (Abdominal) required

Tools

GE Voluson

Viewpoint

Epic

Job description

Position: General SonographerSummary:Are you a skilled sonographer looking for more than just a job? At Premier Ultrasound, we’re all about empowering employees and building a new standard of patient care. We’re a rapidly growing, tech-forward ultrasound company dedicated to delivering the highest quality imaging services!We are seeking an experienced General Sonographer for a Part-Time position (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM) in Worcester, Massachusetts who will report to our Clinical Regional Manager. The Sonographer will function as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serve as a medical imaging professional who provides clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Primary Responsibilities / Duties (include but are not limited to):Scans Routinely Performed:AbdomenPelvicRenalBladderThyroidSmall partsThoroughly explain the examination procedures to patients in a friendly, comforting mannerPerform scanning test/functions according to ordering physician's requisitionExecute protocols established by the Practice Manager and other physicians consistentlySet up and clean all scanning equipment and work area prior to seeing first patientEducationAssociate degree preferred or equivalent clinical experienceCredentialsCurrent RDMS (Abdominal) requiredHas met all relevant certification and licensure requirements required by the accountMust meet all the credentialing requirements of the accounts that are assignedExperience1-2 years of experience in a Clinical Imaging/Ultrasound environmentExperience/ability to work with Ultrasound/Imaging software (Viewpoint, Epic, etc.) preferredGE Voluson experience preferredSkillsAbility to plan, organize, follow-up and multi-task on a daily basisAbility to function with minimal supervisionMust possess strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, Clinical Managers, and doctorsMust have the ability to problem solve effectively in a timely mannerPhysicalLight lifting may be requiredWork in climate controlled environmentEquipment/FacilitiesMaintain an adequate amount of supplies, place orders accordinglyAttend training sessions to improve scanning skillsTroubleshoot any equipment/software issues, report issues in a timely mannerAdministrativeEnsure all paperwork is fully completed, sent to Corporate Billing Office in a timely mannerMeasures of PerformanceAttendance and punctuality recordQuality of work performed consistentlyCompliance with company policy and proceduresDemonstrates sound ultrasound and patient practices when making decisions