Sonographer

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Sonographer in Phoenix to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams including fetal imaging, and to assist physicians with advanced procedures. You will interact with patients, explain procedures, and ensure comfort throughout the process.

The role requires ARDMS/AART training and RDMS certifications, plus two years of experience. CPR certification and strong computer skills are essential for daily responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of ARDMS or AART approved ultrasound training program.
• Two years of Sonographer experience.
• RDMS, RDMS-OB and RDMS-Fetal Echo certifications.
• AHA CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams as prescribed by a physician.
• Assist with needle-guided and ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Prepare patients, explain procedures and ensure safety and comfort.
• Obtain and document diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Support Radiologists and other physicians during exams.

Skills

Basic computer skills

CPR (BLS)

Ability to train in areas of specialty

Education

ARDMS or AART ultrasound training program

RDMS

RDMS OB

RDMS Fetal Echo

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.

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a physician including: Performs exams based on patient anatomy and habitus; positions patients for the proper view of the affected area; selects the appropriate scan images to be recorded; obtains essential information from patients, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation.
• Assists physicians with advanced procedures with the use of a needle guide, i.e. amniocentesis, abdominal chorionic villus sampling, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling.
• Assists physicians with advanced ultrasound guided procedures with and without the use of a needle guide, i.e. fetal blood transfusion, shunt placement, transvaginal chorionic villus sampling.
• Prepares patients for interventional procedures; instructs patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helps patient transfer to exam table and ensures adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan; knows how to change scanning parameters to improve a scan.
• Obtains diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient with the transducer; provides documentation of ultrasound exam sufficient for physicians to interpret.
• Assists Radiologists and other Physicians in the performance of exams and procedures that require a physician.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of ARDMS or AART approved ultrasound training program
• Two (2) years of Sonographer experience
• Experience and proficiency in the following:
• Needle-guided procedures with and without the use of a needle guide
• Shunt placement
• Transvaginal chorionic villus sampling
• Other new percutaneous procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to train in areas of competency
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN (RDMSOB) and
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo (RDMSFE) and
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where Your Passion Meets Purpose: Join Dignity Health Medical Group

Are you a healthcare professional who believes that every patient deserves not just treatment, but unwavering compassion? Do you envision a world where healthcare isn't just a service, but a fundamental right, delivered with integrity and innovation? If so, then Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is where your career finds its true calling.

At Dignity Health Medical Group, you're not just filling a role; you're becoming an architect of healthier communities. We are the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona, and our success isn't just measured in numbers, but in the lives we touch and the advancements we champion.

Here’s what sets us apart and why you belong with us

• Impact that Resonates: You'll be part of a team delivering comprehensive clinical services, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. From cutting-edge diagnostics to life-changing treatments, your expertise will directly contribute to improved health outcomes.
• A Culture of Growth and Innovation: We don't just practice medicine; we advance it.
• Shaping the Future of Healthcare: DHMG is deeply invested in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. We seamlessly blend clinical services with translational and bench research, creating a dynamic environment that augments medical education for residents and students.
• Values-Driven Mission: We are united by a powerful set of principles. If you are deeply committed to social justice, health equity, and are prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, your values align perfectly with ours. We believe that everyone, regardless of background, deserves access to high-quality healthcare, and we actively work to make that a reality.
• A Supportive and Collaborative Environment: We believe in building a strong, inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected.

Are you ready to transcend the ordinary and join a healthcare family where your skills are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your passion for healing finds its ultimate expression?

If you're eager to contribute to an organization that is making a profound difference, where innovation meets compassion, and where your commitment to social justice and health equity will be not just welcomed, but celebrated – then Dignity Health Medical Group is waiting for you.

Pay Range

$43.10 - $64.11 /hour