Sonographer (Pediatric)

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Pediatric Sonographer to perform high-quality ultrasound exams for infants, children, and adolescents in a patient-centered setting.

The role involves obtaining and optimizing images per physician protocols, ensuring safety and comfort for young patients and families, and collaborating with pediatric radiologists and nurses to support accurate diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Pediatric ultrasound experience and strong diagnostic imaging skills.
• Ability to follow protocols.
• Patient-focused bedside manner with teamwork and collaboration with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and optimize ultrasound images according to physician protocols.
• Perform exams safely while ensuring comfort and appropriate care for young patients and their families.
• Assist with specialized pediatric ultrasound procedures.
• Partner with pediatric radiologists, nurses, and other technologists to support accurate clinical diagnoses.
• Maintain a focus on patient safety, image quality, and effective communication.
• Contribute to teaching efforts and continuous improvement in a research-driven healthcare environment.

Skills

Pediatric ultrasound

Diagnostic imaging

Protocols

Bedside manner

Teamwork

Job description

Pediatric Sonographer provides high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams for infants, children, and adolescents in a collaborative, patient-centered setting.

• Obtain and optimize ultrasound images according to physician protocols.
• Perform exams safely while ensuring comfort and appropriate care for young patients and their families.
• Assist with specialized pediatric ultrasound procedures.
• Partner with pediatric radiologists, nurses, and other technologists to support accurate clinical diagnoses.
• Maintain a focus on patient safety, image quality, and effective communication.
• Contribute to teaching efforts and continuous improvement in a research-driven healthcare environment.

Qualifications/Skills:

Pediatric ultrasound experience and strong diagnostic imaging skills; ability to follow protocols; patient-focused bedside manner; teamwork and collaboration with clinical staff.