Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of Sonographer reports to the Imaging Administrative Manager. This position is responsible for performing day-to-day sonography studies on clinic patients.  

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonographic examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, and policies and procedures


• Ensure safety of patients during sonographic examination


• Ensure proper positioning and utilization of scanning techniques and equipment are followed


• Conduct patient clinical assessments including reviewing patient medical history


• Ensure sonographic examination orders are complete and meet standard of medical necessity

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited sonography program


• Licensure and Certifications: ARDMS and CPR, required.


• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a sonography role, preferred.

 

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.