Sonographer

Sonographer – All About Ultrasound

Performs as a resource person for Vascular Ultrasound. Performs all levels of vascular exams and ultrasounds as ordered. Reviews and presents test results for physician interpretation. Assists with evaluation and implementation of new equipment and procedures. To be successful, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision‑making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

• Performs exams based on anatomy and patient habitus per exam protocol
• Demonstrates competency in performing procedures as reflected in the exam protocol and complies with performance of two patient identifiers and gel in/gel out. Produces high‑quality imaging, provides legible, accurate and complete documentation to physician.
• Performs exams proficiently in ED, interdepartmentally and portable throughout the IP hospital campus.
• Prepares patients for pending exams by providing instructions related to NPO status, drinking, evaluating labs, etc.
• Demonstrates proficiency in locating patient information in Empower, RCO, RADNET, Dominator as needed in the performance/dictation of exam.
• Accurately, thoroughly and timely completes hospital/department forms per protocol i.e. incident reports, side/site forms, maintenance request forms etc. Completes exam(s) in Radnet, enters notes or other required documentation into Radnet, DR or other computer systems.

Minimum

• Completion of ARDMS approved Vascular Ultrasound program
• Two years experience in performing vascular ultrasounds
• Registered Vascular Technologist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – CPR

Preferred

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona – 571‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital providing a wide range of health, social and support services. The hospital is nationally recognized for quality qua ternary care, medical education and research, and is a respected center for high‑risk obstetrics, neuro‑rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.

$41.14 – $61.20 per hour

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care