Sonographer

MUSC Health; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound imaging and assist physicians in diagnosis and patient care across the rural health network. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred associate degree in allied health and minimum two years’ experience in diagnostic sonography.

Certifications such as RVT/RVS/RT(VS) and BLS are required; vascular experience (2–4 years) is desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred associates degree from an accredited allied health program (CAAHEP).
• Minimum two years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• 2-4 years of experience in vascular sonography preferred.
• Licensure/certifications: RVT, RVS, or RT(VS); BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging of internal organs and tissues.
• Assist physicians with diagnosis and monitoring of conditions.
• Maintain patient care standards and safety protocols.
• Adhere to ARDMS/ARRT certifications and BLS requirements.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

ARDMS RVT/ARRT RT(VS)

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

A sonographer uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues to assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases.

A sonographer is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or an ultrasound technician.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005267 MCP - Charleston - Sumter Multispecialty

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

A sonographer uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues to assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. A sonographer is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or an ultrasound technician.

Minimum Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Preferred Associates Degree from a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). (Allied health occupations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and registered nurse.)

Minimum two years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. 2-4 years of experience in Vascular Sonography desired.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registration

RVT (ARDMS), RVS (CCI), or RT(VS) (ARRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)

RDMS (AB, OB/GYN) or RT(S) is acceptable

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Work Experience 0-2 years. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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