Diagnostic Sonographer

At Washington Radiology, our service-based culture is reflected in our day-to-day interactions that are warm and welcoming and delivered with care, compassion and clinical expertise. Our commitment to excellence can be seen across every level of our organization, beginning with our team members and extending to the patients, families, and physicians we serve. For more than 70 years, Washington Radiology has set the standard for medical imaging care.

If you would like to join a dynamic team dedicated to best-in-class quality and service excellence, we would like to speak with you.

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Sonographer - PRN

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Location: Tucson, AZ

Hours: PRN

Department Highlights

• Patient-Focused Team
• Cohesive and Friendly Environment
• Supportive and Encouraging Atmosphere
  
  

Here Is What You Will Need

• Education: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program.
• Certificates: Active certification with ARDMS. Current compliance with CME requirements.
• Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate to patients the procedures and educate women about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health. Ability to read and write and comprehend medical terminology. Ability to effectively communicate information on a one-on-one and small group basis to doctors, patients, and other employees.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of database software and RIS/PACS software.
• Physical demands: Needs to be able to stand for long periods of time.
  
  

A Day in the Life of a Breast Sonographer

• Provide services and support for the following areas:
• Understands, promotes and demonstrates the Solis Way
• Produces high-quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam
• Documents all applicable patient and procedure data consistently and correctly
• Explains procedures adequately to patients to maximize patient comfort and cooperation
• Appropriate monitoring during all phases of the procedure with special care taken to ensure patient emotional and physical well-being
• Assist and/or chaperones radiologist when they are performing ultrasound exams
• Assists radiologists during ultrasound biopsy procedures using appropriate sterile technique and universal precautions
• Communicates patient information in a professional and courteous manner to patients and to referring physicians’ offices as required.
• Maintains the ultrasound equipment for cleanliness and ensures proper equipment maintenance and equipment safety
• Maintains a good working relationship with Radiologists and other Center staff members
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Why Solis Mammography?

• A Great Place to Work for the third year in a row!
• 401k