Sonographer

CHI; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 43,435 - 64,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses up to $25,000

Education Assistance up to $24,000

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kentucky is seeking a Sonographer to utilize advanced equipment for diagnostic imaging. This role involves direct patient interaction, explaining procedures, and ensuring their comfort and safety during scans. Candidates should have a strong background in radiologic technology and meet several registration requirements. The position offers competitive pay and significant sign-on bonuses, reflecting the provider's commitment to quality patient care and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support – CPR upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced sonographic equipment to obtain detailed images.
• Interact with patients to explain procedures and ensure comfort.
• Monitor and assess patients' safety and comfort during scans.

Skills

Patient service skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Graduate of an AMA accredited sonography program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Sonographer, you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care. Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to physicians. To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision‑making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
• Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

Sign‑on Bonuses and Education Assistance

Sign‑on Bonuses up to $25,000 and Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000 for eligible hires and positions.

Job Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire
• Graduate of an AMA accredited sonography program upon hire
• Graduate of an accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography and equivalent clinical experience upon hire
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer within 12 months
• Registered Cardiac Electr within 12 months
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist within 12 months
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen within 12 months
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography within 12 months
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT within 12 months
• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography within 12 months
• Registered Vascular Specialist within 12 monthsRegistered Cardiac Sonographer CCI within 12 months
• Registered Vascular Technologist within 12 months
• Basic Life Support – CPR upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023‑2024). CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non‑profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$31.53 – $46.90 /hour