Sonographer

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Enhanced PTO

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment available

Tuition reimbursement

Free Parking

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams, prepare patients, and ensure image quality and patient safety. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to support accurate diagnoses and compassionate care.

The role requires completing an accredited Sonography program and maintaining required licenses, with a potential sign-on bonus for full-time employment and opportunities for loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Accredited program in Sonography completed (required).
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate patient order and review prior imaging.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment per safety protocols.
• Identify patients and explain exams in understandable terms.
• Perform ultrasound exams per department protocols and discuss findings with radiologist as needed.
• Maintain disinfection procedures and ensure images are uploaded to PACS.

Skills

Sterile technique

Basic computer knowledge

Ultrasound equipment knowledge

IVAC pumps familiarity

PHI privacy awareness

Education

Accredited Sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Oxygen tanks and IVAC pumps

Job description

Job Description - Sonographer (260007HR)

Sonographer - ( 260007HR )

Join our Sonography Team (Ultrasound tech) and provide diagnostic medical ultrasound exams. You will prepare patients for procedures, explain the examination process, assess image quality, and maintain patient comfort and safety throughout the exam. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to assist in diagnosing and treating medical conditions while providing compassionate care and maintaining a positive patient experience.

Why choose UH Sonography as a career choice?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time)
• Loan repayment may be available for new grad talent only
• Tuition reimbursement after six months
• Free Parking

What You Will Do

• Validate patient order and review relevant prior imaging
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
• Consistently follow hospital policy to correctly identify patients and communicate and explain exam in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand
• Perform ultrasound examination in accordance with departmental protocols while utilizing critical thinking skills and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured
• Completed structured reporting document, identify exam limitations, assure images are uploaded to PACS and review exam with radiologist as needed
• Perform, follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures
• Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws ( HIPAA ) and adhere to hospital policies
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team
• Maintain required credentials and licenses
• Follow proper procedure to report equipment failures
• Adhere to hospital safety and regulatory( DNV , ODH, etc.) standards

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow Radiology communication plan
• Completing annual training before deadline as required by hospital leadership
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education Qualifications

• Other Accredited Program: completion of an accredited program in a school of Sonography (Required)

Experience Qualifications

• Previous Sonography experience (Preferred but not required)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical procedures (Preferred proficiency)
• Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of various types of ultrasound equipment. (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of oxygen tanks, suction machines and IVAC pumps. (Preferred proficiency)
• Knowledge of computer stored images (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Examination) (Required Upon Hire) and
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification in a specialty (e.g., RVT, Abdomen, Breast); based on location and job function, RVT and/or Breast certification may be required (Required within 6 Months) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)