Lead Ultrasound Sonographer — Imaging & Training Expert

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Advanced Sonographer to operate ultrasound imaging equipment and related software to assist in diagnosis and treatment. The role requires proficiency in imaging protocols, patient safety, and maintaining imaging standards.

The candidate will also serve as a lead when supervision is unavailable and act as a resource for training and education. Minimum requirements include graduation from a school of Sonography with required clinical hours and at least 2 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of Sonography and completed required clinical hours.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
• License: State licensure may be required depending on the state of practice.
• Certifications/Registries: ARDMS/ARRT/CCI and 3 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area OR 2 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area and 5 years of applicable experience; Basic Life Support (BLS).
• In Arkansas, ARDMS-RVT OR CCI-RVS OR ARRT-VS may be required within 12 months of hire/transfer depending on scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead when direct leadership is unavailable and serve as an expert resource.
• Assist in training and onboarding new staff.
• Operate imaging equipment and software proficiently, primarily ultrasound equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care.
• Maintain imaging standards and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Decision making

Education

Graduate of a school of Sonography

Tools

ARDMS/ARRT/CCI

Job description

Mercy is seeking an Advanced Sonographer to operate ultrasound imaging equipment and related software to assist in diagnosis and treatment. The role requires proficiency in imaging protocols, patient safety, and maintaining imaging standards.

The candidate will also serve as a lead when supervision is unavailable and act as a resource for training and education. Minimum requirements include graduation from a school of Sonography with required clinical hours and at least 2 years of relevant