Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

6 days ago

Kansas City, KS, United States The University of Kansas Health System Full time
Position Title

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer -Days

Weekend Days - Full Time

Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Shift: Weds, Fri., Sat. Days- 7am - 7:30pm
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves (diagnostic ultrasound) along with color and spectral Doppler ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis of a variety of conditions and diseases. The sonographer is responsible for producing dynamic and static visual images of internal structures, analyses of hemodynamics of vasculature and communicating findings to the interpreting radiologist.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, using cognitive sonographic skills to identify, document, and adapt examinations as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images and to use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings and communicates findings to the interpreting radiologist.
  • Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients.
  • Introduces self to patient, properly identifies patient utilizing two identifiers, explains the sonographic examination being performed and answers any patient questions; assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient while they are in the sonographer's care; notifies appropriate personnel if assistance is needed.
  • Selects and operates a wide variety of imaging equipment in an efficient and safe manner, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and perform exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient's stay in the hospital.
  • Maintains working order of the equipment and completes daily and weekly QC as required; reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient.
  • Maintains cleanliness and supply par levels of all rotational areas, empties laundry, follows eye wash station protocol and policy, and utilizes high level disinfection (HLD) according to health system policy directed by Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization policy.
  • Provides instruction to sonography technical students, medical students and residents regarding sonography exams and equipment when appropriate; coordinates with ancillary personnel as needed.
  • Assists supervisor with divisional paperwork as assigned.
  • Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate
  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program which meets requirements by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Preferred Education and Experience
  • 1 or more years experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/Vascular Technologist with the RDMS and RVT credentials
Required Licensure and Certification
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Employee must obtain credentials for RDMS (Specialty ABD or OB/GYN) within 90 Days AND
  • The employee has an additional three months (six months from date in position) to obtain RVT credentials in order to remain employed by the University of Kansas Health System as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. within 180 Days OR
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Employee must obtain credentials for RVT within 90 Days
  • The employee has an additional three months (six months from date in position) to obtain credentials RDMS (AB or OB/GYN) in order to remain employed by the University of Kansas Health System as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. within 180 Days
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Licensure and Certification
  • Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Equivalent to Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  • Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)


Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition ID:
R-47606

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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