Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Sonographer - Rad MBCI Sono

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied

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.
• 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 of other modalities within the department if licensed/certified.

Contract Length

• 26 weeks

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Certificate of Completion

Certifications & Licensure Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Breast Registry (ARDMS or ARRT)
• Acceptable certifications 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)

Experience Requirements

• No specific years of experience required
• No prior travel experience required or mentioned

This position is suitable for sonographers with the appropriate certifications looking for a 6-month contract in Illinois.