PRN Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV, is seeking a sonography professional to perform imaging procedures and educate patients. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, teamwork, and maintaining competencies per accrediting standards.

The position involves clinical instruction duties, quality-focused practice, and collaboration with radiology and medical staff in a clinical setting. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic images for diagnosis or treatment.
• Maintains professional and technical competencies as required by the organization and licensing bodies.
• Reviews physician request information before performing the study and clarifies with the physician as needed.
• Produces images of optimal quality.
• Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures and answers questions.
• Promotes teamwork across radiology staff and clinical teams.
• Engages in problem solving and quality improvement to support high quality patient care.
• Performs as a clinical instructor for sonography education programs.
• Evaluates student clinical performance per program guidelines.
• Maintains ongoing professional development in sonography techniques.
• Display imaging and patient care behaviors per ethics and policies.
• Reports equipment failures immediately.

Skills

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Prioritize & Multi-task

Education

Graduate of a Medical Imaging program

BLS within 30 days of hire

Job description

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV, is seeking a sonography professional to perform imaging procedures and educate patients. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, teamwork, and maintaining competencies per accrediting standards.

The position involves clinical instruction duties, quality-focused practice, and collaboration with radiology and medical staff in a clinical setting. Training and development are provided.