Sonographer

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Sonographer to perform Ultrasound diagnostic imaging with accuracy and efficiency, supporting the health system’s mission and patient care standards. The role involves preparing patients, selecting protocols, operating equipment, and maintaining quality records while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires graduation from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program, documented ultrasound training, and Indiana radiation licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 24-month Radiologic Technology program (JRCERT) and USDOE approved.
• Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound.
• Competency in any other modality specific to their skills.

Responsibilities

• Corroborates clinical history with procedure and documents for use by licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patients, provides instructions to obtain desired results and reduce anxiety.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and selects appropriate anatomical program for protocol.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Quality assurance

Education

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

Ultrasound training/competency

Other modality training

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

3100 Ultrasound

Schedule:

Third Shift Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30p-6a, weekend and call rotation

Type additional details specific to position and/or department.

About The Position

The Sonographer supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Sonographer performs Ultrasound diagnostic imaging exams on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Selects appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Competently operates Ultrasound equipment.
• Evaluates Ultrasound images for technical quality; manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy and electronic records, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contacts appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment.
• Responsible for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
• Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
• Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed.
• Provides patient education; explains pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the department quality assessment and improvement plan.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients.
• Provides assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed.
• Ensures that each radiology room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, cleaned daily, and stocked with supplies.
• Wipes down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital-approved germicide.
• Completes all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc.
• Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS superuser or administrator.
• Supervises students when applicable.
• Performs monthly Quality Assurance.
• Attends meetings when able, based on patient care needs.
• Obtains 30 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years.
• Completes all required computer-based learning modules on time.
• Attends 75% of department meetings.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements (DNV, HFAP, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.).
• Assists in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations if applicable.
• Completes annual competencies.
• Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy.
• Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies.
• May be subject to irregular hours and call.
• Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed.
• Copes with unpredictable situations.
• Any and all other assigned duties.
• May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

Education Required

• Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE).
• Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound.
• Documented education, training, and competency in any other modality that is specific to their skills.

Education Preferred

• Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have.
• A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.

Experience Preferred

• Experience as a registered medical sonographer is beneficial.
• Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography is beneficial.

Licensure & Certification

• Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health.
• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible.
• If not ARDMS registered at the time of hire, the employee is expected to obtain ARDMS registry within approximately one year of employment.
• Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Additional ARRT certification in any other modality(s) is preferred.
• BLS