Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Quick Facts

• Role: Sonographer (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

• Work schedule: Varied; Per Diem/Casual; 8 hours; variable days; weekends as needed

Description

Perform routine and specialized diagnostic ultrasound procedures to produce high-quality images used by physicians and other healthcare providers for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease.

Work independently using sound judgment on challenging diagnostic procedures and situations, communicating effectively with patients and healthcare providers.

Follow all privacy and safety regulations and may perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized sonography procedures
• Produce quality ultrasound images for diagnosis and care planning
• Execute developed clinical skills on challenging cases and deliver accurate results in a timely manner
• Provide competent patient assessment, monitoring, and effective communication
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
• Perform specific procedures as assigned and/or orient other staff

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program OR possession of ARDMS evidence of completion
• BLS (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider) upon hire
• ARDMS requirements by level:
  • Level I: ARDMS eligible
  • Level II: ARDMS upon hire
  • Level III: ARDMS upon hire
• Specialty certifications by level:
  • Level II: must possess two (2) of: Abdomen, Breast, Fetal Echocardiography, OB/GYN, Pediatric Sonography, Registered Vascular Technician
  • Level III: must possess three (3) of: Abdomen, Breast, Fetal Echocardiography, OB/GYN, Pediatric Sonography, Registered Vascular Technician
• Experience:
  • Level I or II: 2 years basic clinical and practical experience (as typically acquired during an accredited program)
  • Level III: 5 years clinical and practical experience

Benefits

• No listed benefits in the posting

Pay

• Pay range: $64.83–$90.76 per hour (Sonographer I)
• Sonographer II pay range: $68.08–$95.30 per hour
• Sonographer III pay range: $74.88–$104.83 per hour