Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

• Prepare, assess and educate patient for examination.
• Position patient to best demonstrate anatomical area of interest. Select appropriate imaging equipment for exam/procedure.
• Select technical factors/parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Optimize imaging parameters as required based on patient’s habitus.
• Utilize clinical and technical knowledge to provide the physician with information required for an accurate diagnosis.
• Assist physicians, as required, in performing specialized and invasive ultrasound procedures, practicing aseptic surgical techniques.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to ensure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing ultrasound procedures
• Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms necessary for the continued operation of the department.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency using and/or modifying established procedures, to assure timely completion of work in conformance with Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Supports observation of new employees on procedures and operations of the department (Tech 2 and Tech 3).
• Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development; including maintaining CEU’s/CME’s.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I: Grade S17R, Job Code 8252

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology.
• Must meet one of the following qualifications:
• (ARDMS) Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ( (must take and pass ARDMS registry within one (1) year of hire)
• (ARRT) - Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in sonography
• Registered in both Abdomen and OB/GYN by ARDMS within one year of hire.
• (BLS)- Basic Life Support certification
• All certifications and registrations must be maintained, active and current