SUTTER HEALTH Sonographer Salary in the United States

The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment and for performing and communication results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, diseases  and new procedures as they evolve

• Prepares patient for clinical assessment and diagnostic  examinations
• Greets and verifies proper identification of patient
• Checks consent forms for content prior to procedure
• Selects appropriate equipment for specialized procedure
• Assists patient with dressing and undressing in a pleasant manner when necessary
• Instructs patient on procedure to be performed in easy to understand  terms
• Assists patient on and off exam table and positions patient properly in order to obtain required images
• Indentifies patients with special needs and provides appropriate assistance
• Performs sonographic procedures  on patient  based on department policy and procedures
• Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and technique selection
• Performs color Doppler and be able to indentify anomalies and take alternative scanning techniques to demonstrate pathology
• Assist physician with procedures when needed
• Communicates  and documents  patient’s  information
• Provides complete study with preliminary report and images to physician within a timely matter
• Ensures files and records are properly completed with required information , including patient history, previous exams, procedure charge codes, etc
• Follows the commitment to excellence and treats patients, families, visitors and each other with courtesy, dignity, respect and professionalism

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (Required) / Bachelors (Preferred)
• Graduate from a formal school of Ultrasound
• Basic Life Support Certification - BLS
• American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS
• Experience and number of ARDMS certifiations will determine position level and salary ranges

PAMF (Pediatric Specialty/ Dept. Specific Education)

• 12-month CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology or Cardiovascular Technology
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS as a RDCS (registered diagnostic cardiac Sonographer, PE), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer certification in Pediatrics by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required; Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred.
• 0-2 years preferred of Pediatric echocardiography in performing M-Mode, 2-D, Doppler, and color Dopplar