Ultrasound Sonographer
Talent Staffing Services
- Rochester, MN
- Contract
- Full-time
This position is within our General and Vascular Ultrasound practices and does not include Obstetric or Breast Ultrasound.
Autonomously performs complex diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures for patients of all ages, under the supervision of qualified physicians for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Diagnostic sonographers take the initiative to confirm the imaging orders for completeness and accuracy.
Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
Responsible for contacting the ordering physician if an inadequate reason for test is supplied.
Sonographers utilize advanced knowledge to perform diagnostic procedures (inpatient and outpatient settings, including portable and O.R. examinations) by producing, assessing, and evaluating ultrasound images and related data.
Sonographers are required to exercise independent judgment in the interpretation and analysis of exams, and provide a preliminary diagnosis of the technical findings to the physician.Qualifications
Must have an Associate's degree in a related field and a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sonography program.
Must be ARDMS registered or registry eligible in the areas of abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) and vascular technology (RVT).