Sonographer

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Cardiac sonographers perform echocardiograms, or ultrasound imaging, to evaluate different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function and blood flow.
* Login for self-dispatching or call into the dispatch department to obtain information regarding beginning case load.
* Perform and process Ultrasounds using portable sonographic equipment and digitally send for interpretation.
* Unload portable sonographic equipment and take into facilities to perform exams ordered by the physician. Obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent images.
* Check voicemail from each client's facility upon completion of their assigned case(s); or minimally every thirty (30) minutes as necessary.
* Check for available cases via self-dispatching system and/or check in with the dispatcher on duty every thirty (30) minutes as necessary.
* Scan exam related paperwork/billing on a daily basis per protocol.
* Communicate efficiently and perform professionally with peers, supervisory staff, and clients.
* Maintain vehicle and sonographic equipment.
* The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Maintain required certification and registries, health requirements, and operational requirements. ARDMS and CCI.

* Graduate of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound technology program.
* Sonographer must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately.



BENEFITS:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

* Two weeks of vacation time
* Health Insurance after 30 days
* Sick time
* 8 paid holidays
* Same day pay available
* Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Disability insurance
* Company paid life insurance
* 401(k)