Sonographer

MUSC Health; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is seeking a skilled sonographer to join our imaging team in the Sumter area. You will perform ultrasound examinations to acquire clinically useful images that aid in diagnosing and monitoring patients.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of diagnostic medical sonography experience, and active ARDMS/ARRT certifications with BLS; CPR may be required. Join a diverse, patient-centered practice within the MUSC system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Associates Degree in a two-year allied health education program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; 2-4 years in vascular sonography desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations to image internal organs and tissues.
• Assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring conditions using ultrasound imaging.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in diagnostic medical sonography or related allied health program

Tools

ARDMS RVT/ARRT RT(VS) or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

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.

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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