Radiology Sonographer
Urbana, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Sonographer (Radiology) - Urbana, Illinois

Specialty: Sonographer - Radiology (MBCI Sono)
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Location: Urbana, Illinois

Job Description

• Perform routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams according to accrediting bodies, manufacturer guidelines, and department protocols.
• Select appropriate sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data.
• Review cases with radiologists as needed.
• Review labs, patient history, and radiology orders for completeness, accuracy, and medical necessity.
• Obtain additional information from patients, ordering providers, or radiologists when necessary.
• Ensure imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment.
• Verify and transfer image data in PACS and other digital/reporting systems for radiologist interpretation.
• Use web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Maintain imaging equipment and workplace environment, including supply inventories and orderliness.
• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions and service needs promptly.
• Ensure patient, visitor, and environmental safety; report safety events immediately, including near misses.
• Assist in instruction of students and new staff as needed.
• May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• Meet productivity levels as established by department benchmarks.
• Assist other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity.
• May perform duties in other modalities within the department for which licensed/certified.
• Comply with job descriptions of cross-trained modalities performed within the department.

Contract Length

• 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Education & Certification Requirements

Required Education:

• Associate's Degree or Certificate of Completion

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Breast Registry (ARDMS or ARRT)
• Acceptable registrations include any of the following:

  • Registered in Breast Sonography (BS)
  • Registered in Sonography (S)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS-BR)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS)
  • Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology (RVT-VT)
  • Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Not specified

This position is suitable for sonographers with a strong background in multiple sonography modalities and the ability to maintain high-quality imaging standards while supporting departmental productivity and safety.