Sonographer

Czech Rehabilitation Hospital; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Czech Rehabilitation Hospital in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and assist physicians by providing imaging and preliminary findings.

The role involves explaining procedures to patients, maintaining high-quality images, and documenting results while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in sonography.
• Valid DOH/DHA/MOH license.
• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• Ability to explain technical terms clearly to patients.
• Good eyesight and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Explain sonographic procedures to patients and prepare them for exams.
• Ensure clear diagnostic images and adjust equipment as needed.
• Select settings and position patients appropriately.
• Monitor patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Examine images for abnormalities and determine exam scope.
• Present sonograms and preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintain patient histories and medical records.
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures.
• Maintain and clean sonographic equipment.
• Perform related procedures such as taking vital signs and basic emergency care.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient service

Education

Bachelor's degree in sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Sonographer to assist our doctors. The sonographer works directly with patients and uses sonographic equipment to record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses as well as looking at unborn fetuses in prenatal care.

Responsibilities

• Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying the gel to the skin, and positioning the patients on the table.
• Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and making adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary.
• Selecting the appropriate settings and adjusting the patients' positions accordingly.
• Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures.
• Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings.
• Presenting the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients' histories and medical records.
• Assisting Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Performing medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sonography.
• Valid DOH/DHA/MOH license.
• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way.
• Good eyesight and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.