Biloxi, MS / DOD / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Biloxi, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Location: Keesler Medical Center Keesler AFB Biloxi MS 39534

Work Schedule: Monday Friday 40 hours per week; 8Hrs Shift (0with 1-hour lunch). On-call required after hours and some weekends with 60-minute response time.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years full-time experience within the past 36 months performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
- Experience with abdominal pelvic obstetric gynecologic and vascular ultrasound imaging.
License/Certification:
- Current certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-Sonography).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC.
Other Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities:

Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations including general OB/GYN abdominal small parts and vascular studies.
Operate ultrasound equipment and acquire diagnostic-quality images as requested by physicians.
Review and analyze sonographic images; provide preliminary technical findings for physician interpretation.
Prepare examination rooms verify patient identity review medical history and explain procedures to patients.
Ensure patient safety comfort and confidentiality during all procedures.
Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment ensuring quality imaging and compliance with manufacturer and DoD standards.
Document procedures and patient information in medical records accurately and in a timely manner.
Assist radiologists and physicians in interventional ultrasound-guided procedures when required.
Support quality assurance peer review and accreditation requirements.
Train and mentor new sonographers technicians and students as needed.

Participate in emergencies and urgent imaging requests to support patient care.

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Job Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Location: Keesler Medical Center Keesler AFB Biloxi MS 39534 Work Schedule: Monday Friday 40 hours per week; 8Hrs Shift (0with 1-hour lunch). On-call required after hours and some weekends with 60-minute response time. Qualifications: Education: Gradua...

Job Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Location: Keesler Medical Center Keesler AFB Biloxi MS 39534

Work Schedule: Monday Friday 40 hours per week; 8Hrs Shift (0with 1-hour lunch). On-call required after hours and some weekends with 60-minute response time.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years full-time experience within the past 36 months performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
- Experience with abdominal pelvic obstetric gynecologic and vascular ultrasound imaging.
License/Certification:
- Current certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-Sonography).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC.
Other Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities:

Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations including general OB/GYN abdominal small parts and vascular studies.
Operate ultrasound equipment and acquire diagnostic-quality images as requested by physicians.
Review and analyze sonographic images; provide preliminary technical findings for physician interpretation.
Prepare examination rooms verify patient identity review medical history and explain procedures to patients.
Ensure patient safety comfort and confidentiality during all procedures.
Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment ensuring quality imaging and compliance with manufacturer and DoD standards.
Document procedures and patient information in medical records accurately and in a timely manner.
Assist radiologists and physicians in interventional ultrasound-guided procedures when required.
Support quality assurance peer review and accreditation requirements.
Train and mentor new sonographers technicians and students as needed.