Sonographer (PRN)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and support the Radiology team.

The role includes scheduling, explaining procedures to patients, and assisting physicians during advanced tests. Strong attention to quality and sterile technique is required.

Candidates should have ARDMS certification or eligibility and BLS, with a solid training in ultrasound technology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program.
• ARDMS certified or registry eligible.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.
• Schedule patients and confirm appointments.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patient and select transducer based on depth and target area.
• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment and adjust focus.
• Assist Radiologist with needle biopsy procedures and related tasks.
• Provide Radiologist with good history for diagnosis.
• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.
• Comply with department policies, safety, infection control, and quality assurance.
• Maintain department records and assist in facilities/equipment upkeep.
• Keep work area clean and report equipment malfunctions.
• Attend in-services and department meetings; attendance required.
• Technologists will take call and may send images to cloud systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Diagnostic Imaging Director.

Skills

Patient communication

Self-motivated

Policy adherence

Detail orientation

Education

Ultrasound Technology Program graduate

ARDMS certified or registry eligible

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certified

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.
• Schedule patients.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patient, select appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, structure to be identified, etc.
• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified body area, adjust equipment to focus.
• Assist Physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, etc. Scan patient, mark patients' body, determine angle for puncture, and assist as necessary maintaining sterile technique.
• Provide Radiologist with good history for diagnosis.
• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.
• Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Keep work area clean, alert department director to equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Attend in services and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.
• Technologists will take call.
• Can send images to both cloud systems.
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program.
• ARDMS certified or registry eligible.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.