Sonographer I

Job description

Position Overview: - Department : Ultrasound - Schedule: Part-Time Nights - Two 12 hours shifts blocked from 5pm to 5:30am and every third weekend. - Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Chilton - Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more What You Will Do: Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation - Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams. - Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. - Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures. - Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations. - Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. - Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). - Assists in maintaining...