Sonographer - Ultrasound in Cookeville, Tennessee at Cookeville Regional Medical Center

The Sonographer is responsible for working directly with patients and physicians, performing a variety of specialized sonographic procedures while providing patient care and patient safety as established by department standards. This position is responsible for performing a variety of dependent and basic secretarial, clerical and housekeeping functions such as customer service, examination and work area cleaning, telephone communications, computer system data entry, information retrieval, (HIS, RIS, PACS), and infection control. It requires independent judgment and initiative while operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment, preparing exam rooms, and keeping the ultrasound department stocked with supplies. Other duties as assigned.

Education: Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology or Business required, Bachelors preferred. Registry Eligible employees MUST obtain certification meeting the aforementioned requirement within 6 months after employment date. Each employee is responsible for acquiring his/her own Continuing Education Credits to stay in good standing with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Experience: Must have hands on scanning experience in a) OB/GYN, b) Abdomen, c) Vascular, d) Endovaginal, e) Small parts, f) Ultrasound guidance procedures.