Sonographer, PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center seeks a Sonographer to join our Imaging team on a PRN basis. The role involves patient intake, explaining procedures, and performing diagnostic ultrasound exams using standard imaging modalities.

You will maintain equipment, document results, assist scheduling, support invasive procedures with sterile technique, and uphold infection control standards. Requires ARDMS eligibility or certification, an associate degree in ultrasound, state license, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in ultrasound/sonography or equivalent.
• ARDMS certification or eligible and pass in at least one area within one year.
• State license to practice as a Sonographer.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients, explains procedure, and ensures patient comfort.
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic examinations and routine invasive procedures per established standards.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, organizing work area.
• Keeps accurate records, assists scheduling, and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Verifies physician's requisition for completeness and refers questions to the ultrasound physician.
• Assists the radiologist/referring physician in invasive procedures using sterile technique and infection control guidelines.
• Recognizes significant structures on monitor, differentiates artifacts from anatomic or pathologic structures.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and technical expertise to improve diagnostic results.

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography or equivalent

ARDMS certification or eligible

State license to practice as a Sonographer

BLS certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Title: Sonographer

Job Type: PRN

Reports to: Imaging Director

Responsibilities

• Receives patients, explains procedure, and ensures patient comfort.
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic examinations and routine invasive procedures per established standards.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, organizing work area.
• Keeps accurate records, assists scheduling, and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Verifies physician's requisition for completeness and refers questions to the ultrasound physician.
• Assists the radiologist/referring physician in invasive procedures using sterile technique and infection control guidelines.
• Recognizes significant structures on monitor, differentiates artifacts from anatomic or pathologic structures.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and technical expertise to improve diagnostic results.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; graduate of an approved Ultrasound/Sonography program or equivalent.
• ARDMS Registered; or new graduate must be ARDMS eligible and pass a test in at least one area (e.g., Abdomen, OBGYN) including physics within one year of employment.
• State license to practice as a Sonographer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

• Employee well‑being programs: mental, physical, and financial wellness, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.