What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer position at CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.?
Role Overview: This position involves providing safe, age-appropriate ultrasound imaging services, performing a variety of technical procedures with independence and clinical judgment. Responsibilities include verifying orders, obtaining patient history, ensuring proper identification, reviewing images, and responding to emergency situations. The technologist prepares patients, explains procedures, maintains equipment, and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards. Collaboration with staff, effective communication, and patient comfort are essential.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams following department protocols
- Ensure patient safety, privacy, and comfort throughout procedures
- Verify orders, gather clinical data, and assess contraindications
- Produce high-quality images, review results, and send studies to PACS
- Maintain equipment, conduct quality control, and disinfect tools
- Assist with patient positioning, transportation, and departmental support tasks
- Document procedures accurately and participate in departmental training
- Follow infection control policies and regulatory standards
- High School Diploma or GED; Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree preferred
- Certifications: ARDMS or ARRT-S, BLS (required upon hire)
- Minimum one year clinical sonography experience preferred
- Excellent communication, customer service, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and function well under pressure
- Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and ultrasound equipment operation