Sonographer I - Weekend Program

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits on day one

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center West Allis is seeking a Weekend Sonographer to join our Imaging team. Enjoy a Friday–Sunday schedule with three 12-hour shifts, no on-call requirements, and a $6,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits begin on your first day of employment.

You will operate ultrasound equipment for general, vascular and cardiac studies, review records, position patients, ensure image quality, label images, and document procedures. ARDMS and BLS timelines apply in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond high school in Sonography from an accredited program.
• No prior experience required.
• ARDMS/BLS timelines to be met as specified by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac studies with accurate findings.
• Review patient records to obtain clinical information and ensure exam accuracy.
• Position patient and select transducer; adjust factors for optimal images and patient comfort.
• Identify, label and store images with patient and study details.
• Enter patient and study information into the radiology system and document billing codes.
• Identify equipment issues and evaluate new products for future use.
• Analyze sonograms and communicate findings to the physician.
• Provide age-appropriate care per department policies.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Accredited Sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Join Our Team as a Weekend Sonographer at Aurora West Allis! Looking for a schedule that allows you to maximize your weekdays while making a meaningful impact in patient care? Join our Imaging team at Aurora Medical Center West Allis and take advantage of a $6,000 sign-on bonus with benefits beginning on your first day of employment.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend program differential
• No call requirements
• Only one holiday per year

Why Aurora West Allis?

As a Sonographer at Aurora West Allis, you'll perform a wide variety of examinations while working alongside an experienced and supportive imaging team. Our department is staffed with dedicated imaging assistants, helping to streamline workflow and allow you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sonographer seeking a consistent weekend schedule, strong team support, and outstanding benefits in a collaborative hospital environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.
• Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Competency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
• Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and organization policies and protocols.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.