Sonographer

About This Role

This full-time sonographer position involves working directly with patients and physicians to perform specialized sonographic procedures, ensuring patient care and safety. The role also includes essential secretarial, clerical, and housekeeping duties within the department.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients and physicians
• Perform a variety of specialized sonographic procedures
• Provide patient care and ensure patient safety as established by department standards
• Perform dependent and basic secretarial, clerical, and housekeeping functions
• Provide customer service
• Clean examination and work areas
• Handle telephone communications
• Perform computer system data entry and information retrieval (HIS, RIS, PACS)
• Implement infection control measures
• Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment with independent judgment and initiative
• Prepare exam rooms
• Keep the ultrasound department stocked with supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology or Business required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Registry Eligible employees must obtain certification meeting the aforementioned requirement within 6 months after employment date
• Responsible for acquiring Continuing Education Credits to stay in good standing with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Hands-on scanning experience in OB/GYN, Abdomen, Vascular, Endovaginal, Small parts, and Ultrasound guidance procedures

Important Details

• Schedule: 4 nine-hour days, 1st shift 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Company

Cookeville Regional Medical Center operates an Ultrasonic Unit.