General or Echo Sonographer

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a new graduate or experienced Ultrasonographer to join our full time general or cardiac imaging team!

This person will be working with our excellent sonography team in a fast-paced environment to provide high quality patient care. This full time position is eligible for a $10,000 bonus opportunity!

Full time sonographers cover four 9 hour shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
No weekends, No Evenings, No Holidays, No Call!

• $10,000 Bonus Opportunity!
• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

• Scan appropriate areas of the body and produce images as requested by the ordering physician; recognize and understand the pathophysiologic changes as detected by ultrasound to perform preliminary assessment for the interpreting radiologist/physician.
• Perform and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered inclusive of pertinent clinical indications; review exam procedure with the patient and answer any pertinent questions related to the exam.
• Review images for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness; process and store images for physician interpretation and permanent archiving.
• Assist radiologist and other physicians in the performance of interventional/invasive procedures; practice sterile and aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Perform necessary equipment calibrations and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer; monitor and maintain appropriate supplies for the department.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

• Experience:
  
  One to three years of similar or related experience.
• Education:
  
  Equivalent to a college degree.
• Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Experience in Breast, Vascular, Abdominal and OB/GYN imaging is desirable.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Ultrasound units/equipment, PACS, Cerner, table, wheelchair, Hoyer lift and interventional/invasive instruments.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.