General Ultrasound Sonographer
Columbia, South Carolina
InterMedical Hospital Of South Carolina

Sonographer (General) – Columbia, SC

Job Type

• Permanent position
• Day shift, 8 hours per day

Job Description

• Provide mobile ultrasound services primarily in nursing homes, home care facilities, prisons, and processing sites within the region.
• Travel by automobile to various locations to perform exams ordered by physicians.
• Use portable sonographic equipment to obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent images.
• Digitally send ultrasound images to a Radiologist for interpretation.
• Self-dispatch or coordinate with dispatch to manage caseload and respond to urgent communications promptly.
• Verify all physician orders against patient charts before performing exams.
• Confirm patient identity using two identifiers; if patient unable, nurse in charge must verify.
• Do not assist with patient transfers or positioning; facility staff provide support.
• Maintain and care for sonographic equipment and company vehicle.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, peers, supervisors, and clients.
• Attend required meetings and complete daily paperwork and billing per protocol.
• Train other technologists as needed.
• Maintain high ethical standards and self-motivation to improve knowledge and skills.
• Comply with company policies including drug-free workplace, background checks, and professional conduct.
• Must be able to operate smartphones and basic computer functions (e.g., scanning, printing).

Physical Demands

• Lift equipment bag weighing 18-20 pounds into/out of vehicle or wheeled cart.
• Pull wheeled cart with equipment up to 250 feet, requiring 5-10 pounds of force.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• Registered with ARDMS or CCI; ARRT (R.T.(VS)) credentials are also accepted.
• Experience as a Vascular Sonographer.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to provide on demand; subject to periodic checks.

Experience

• Must meet or exceed the highest required years of experience for Sonographer specialty (not explicitly stated, assume standard professional competency).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Additional Information

• Possible exams in prison settings.
• Relocation assistance may be discussed during interview.
• State licensure reimbursement available after 90 days of employment.
• Must pass drug screening and background check.
• Must have medical physical exam, TB screening at hire and annually, plus annual infection control training.
• Must document and submit required health screenings within two weeks of annual exam.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Pleasant phone manner and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regional geography and travel routes required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits including universal life with chronic condition rider
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Same day advances available (discussed at interview)

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