Sonographer

**Department:** **Status:** **Benefits Eligible:** No **Hou****rs Per Week:** 0 **Schedule Details/Additional Information:** Varied **Pay Range** $35.50 - $53.25 Job Description **What You 'll Need:** * Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S). * One of the following registries are required: Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). * BLS certification is required. * Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound. **What You 'll Do:** * Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. * Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures. * Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department. * Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient. * Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer. * Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies. * Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked. * Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always. **Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:** * Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. * Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance. * Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation. * Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials. * Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment. * Intact sense