What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer position at Central Maine Medical Center?
Overview
Department: Diagnostic Imaging / RadiologyEmployment Type: Full-Time
Hospital: Central Maine Medical Center
Location: Lewiston, ME
The Ultrasound Technologist / Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) performs high-quality general and vascular ultrasound examinations to support accurate medical diagnosis. This role demonstrates competency in producing technical and diagnostic sonographic images for physician interpretation. The technologist properly positions patients and ultrasound equipment, ensures patient safety and comfort, and is responsible for processing, documenting, and transmitting images to PACS in accordance with diagnostic imaging standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform general ultrasound and vascular ultrasound procedures according to physician orders and imaging protocols.
- Produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images for interpretation by radiologists.
- Position patients and operate ultrasound equipment to obtain optimal scans.
- Process, review, and transmit images to PACS for storage and physician review.
- Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.
- Ensure patient safety, comfort, and compliance with infection control and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and healthcare staff to support quality patient care.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. RDMS (ARDMS) or S (ARRT) certification in at least one body or region required within 90 days of hire and maintain.2. Graduate an accredited ultrasound program or current certification as identified in #1 and graduation within 90 days of hire.3. Previous experience preferred.4. Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current.5. Proficient computer skills
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
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