Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging

Position: Sonographer 2- Diagnostic Imaging
** Department:
** Diagnostic Imaging - Ultrasound
** Shift:
** Variable (United States of America)
** Employee Type:
** Regular - Per Diem
** Per Diem Type (if applicable):
** Non-RN Per Diem 1
** Minimum Pay Range:**$55.77 - $69.71##
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* Job Description:

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Operates ultrasound equipment and ancillary equipment to provide diagnostic images and invasive procedure guidance for interpretation by a Radiologist.  The Sonographer has expertise in General Abdominal, OB/GYN, and/or Vascular anatomy examinations.  Assists referring physicians with selection of appropriate exams for the clinical indications.  Provides technical support to the radiologist and to other referring physicians.  Expertise in ultrasound image interpretation.
** POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

**# Education/Licensure/# Certification:
* ** Sonographer 1:
*** American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) certification eligible and must be certified within 1 year of hire.
* ** Sonographer 2:
*** American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) certification as applicable to the field of expertise.  Step placement based on relevant years of experience.
* ** Sonographer 3:
*** American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) certification as applicable to the field of expertise; must be certified and have at least 16 years of relevant experience completed to be considered a Sonographer 3.
** In addition to above:
*** Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
* Associate’s degree or higher with an emphasis in the physical sciences and/or Ultrasound Technology.
* Graduate from an accredited, formal program in Ultrasound Technology required.
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