Job Description

The global responsibility of this position and all positions within the department of Imaging Services is to provide quality diagnostic images, comfort, and care for patients and employees at KVH. As a part of this, all employees are responsible for seeking ways to provide input to continuously improve our operation and procedures. The sonographer is responsible for reviewing orders for appropriateness, verification of physician orders, and performance of the procedure in a safe, caring and timely manner. In addition, the sonographer must consistently produce quality images and reports for the radiologist to interpret and report to the requesting physician. He/she must maintain a high level of professional expertise and assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development. The art and practice of sonography requires in depth knowledge of human growth, human anatomy and physiology, proper anatomical positioning, normal and abnormal pathology and physiological responses, disabilities, manifestations of diseases and trauma and the ability to interact with the patient in a professional and kind manner.

Qualifications

What is required...

• An education program approved by the ARDMS with clinical experience in ultrasound.
• ARDMS registry certification in at least one area or registry eligible and actively pursuing registry certification in one or more special areas (OB/GYN, ABD). If not registered, must be registered within 6 months of hire date.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

What is preferred...

• One years’ experience in ultrasound
• ARDMS Breast (B) or Vascular (RVT) endorsement

Additional Information

Wage: Wage range currently starts at $41.24/hour and goes up to $62.50/hour. Actual wage will be based on years' of applicable experience.

FTE: 1.0 = 40 hours/week

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible

Union Status: This is a non-represented position