Sonographer

Berger Health System; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System in Kentucky seeks a full-time Sonographer to independently perform ultrasound examinations and interpret findings with radiologist collaboration. The role emphasizes quality control, patient safety, and education of imaging students.

Required ARDMS certification, RDMS, ARRT, and BLS, with 1–2 years ultrasound training and experience. Day shift responsibilities include equipment maintenance and intra-team communication.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• ARDMS certification is required.
• Must have passed abdominal or OB/GYN and physics/instrumentation.
• 1-2 years ultrasound training from an accredited program.
• 1-2 years ultrasound experience (clinical training acceptable).
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs various ultrasound examinations with focus on accuracy and patient safety.
• Independently interprets results and communicates findings according to site protocols.
• Provides preliminary ultrasound results to attending physicians, surgeons, residents, etc.
• Teaches imaging students and residents in scanning methods and instrumentation.
• Maintains equipment and stock supplies; performs quality control.

Skills

ARDMS

RDMS

ARRT

BLS

Ultrasound

Job description

## SonographerApply: BERGER MEDICAL OFFICE: Full time: Posted Today: JR157589**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**This position independently performs requested ultrasound examinations, searching for any possible pathology as indicated by the patient's symptoms/medical history and/or results from previous testing. The position reviews and discusses the ultrasound findings with the radiologist and a diagnosis is made.**Responsibilities And Duties:**60% Performs various ultrasound examinations. Subjectively interprets information based on judgmental decisions by Ultrasonographers, requiring in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and pathology. Maintains complete knowledge of wave form physics, i.e., , time gain compensation curves, attenuation factors, etc. , required to set equipment variable properly for appropriate imaging of specific anatomy. Assists Radiologists with performance of invasive procedures. 10% Independently evaluates normal vs. abnormal test results in correlation with patient history, previous examinations, lab results, etc. 10% Independently gives preliminary ultrasound results to attending physicians, surgeons, residents, etc. regarding any vascular ultrasound procedures as determined by site accreditation. 10% Teaches/educates imaging students, medical students and residents in basic scanning methods and instrumentation of ultrasound. 10% Maintains equipment and stocks supplies. Performs quality control procedures and maintains documentation. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**High School or GED (Required)ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography**Additional Job Description:**1-2 yrs ultrasound training from an accredited training program. Must have passed the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Must have passed the abdominal or OB/GYN and physics/instrumentation. 1-2 yrs previous ultrasound experience (clinical training acceptable). BLS Certification.**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**OBGYN BergerJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry