Position Summary
We are seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to independently perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations and operate sonographic equipment. The Sonographer will obtain high-quality diagnostic images, evaluate findings, communicate relevant information to physicians, and support daily ultrasound laboratory operations while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic sonography examinations and clinical assessments.
- Operate and maintain sonographic equipment effectively.
- Adapt examination procedures based on anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information.
- Use independent judgment to differentiate normal and abnormal findings.
- Evaluate and synthesize sonographic information, patient history, medical records, and related diagnostic information.
- Communicate relevant diagnostic findings to the appropriate physician and healthcare team.
- Ensure patient safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity throughout examinations.
- Coordinate schedules to support appropriate workload coverage.
- Maintain accurate patient logs and complete exam documentation and billing forms.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment, work areas, and adequate supplies.
- Participate in quality assurance and laboratory accreditation activities.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, and referral organizations.
- Follow established departmental procedures, safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Stay current with advances in sonography, diagnostic procedures, and related medical knowledge.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 0–1 year of experience or clinical experience with diagnostic sonography.
- Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
- Ability to obtain and evaluate diagnostic-quality sonographic images.
- Ability to integrate imaging findings with patient history and medical information.
- Strong independent judgment and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
- Experience with multiple ultrasound examination types.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and laboratory accreditation standards.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, pathology, and diagnostic imaging principles.
- Patient-centered approach and strong clinical judgment.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Newburgh, Indiana
Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment, Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information, Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary, Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed, Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician, Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team, Ability to follow established departmental procedures, Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations
Job Duties:
Education Requirements:
Must have a Associate’s Degree
Must have a High School Diploma
Good to have a Bachelor’s Degree
Skill Requirements:
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to follow established departmental procedures
Must have 0-1 years of experience in Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations