Sonographer

LBJ TROPICAL MEDICAL CENTER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

June 1, 2026

The Department of Human Resources is accepting applications for the following position. 

Job Title:                     Sonographer

Department:               Radiology Department

Salary Range:             $ 45,000

Employment Status:    Contract/Career Service

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to teach trainee in procedures, equipment and Dept. Policies
• Ability to teach trainees in Ultrasound procedures, equipment and policies
• Ability to analyze images with Techs III, Tech II, Tech I, and Trainee for improvement
• At least seven years of experience in the Radiology field
• Performs CT scans according to protocols without supervision
• Performs ULTRASOUND procedures without supervision
• Performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols
• Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs
• Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during procedures.
• Operates C-Arm and performs portable x-ray in Operating rooms
• Performs portables in ICU, ER, and wards
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation patients
• Responsible for safe handling of X-ray equipment
• Instructs and prepares patients for roentgen graphic and/or fluoroscopic examinations
• Assesses patient’s understanding of process and informed consent of invasive procedures
• Assesses, evaluates, and informs physician of changes in patient’s condition during exam
• Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly
• Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, intravenous cholangiograms, bronchograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms, and hip pinning in surgery
• Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations
• Communicate effectively with patients for their procedures
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures
• Supervise Techs I and Techs II on special procedure studies
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel
• Take x-ray, CAT, U/S, MAMMOGRAMS and Angio calls according to monthly schedule after regular scheduled hours of department
• Interacts professionally with patient/family
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient to include neonates, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Attends annual review and departmental in-services as scheduled

• Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities of radiology department
• Monitor the crash cart daily
• Understand the Hospital & Department EOP

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Preferred: Associates of Science in Allied Health Science or Equivalent
• Minimum: Graduated from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained – Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers in English and Samoan
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to do routine analysis following the established essential duties and responsibilities for the laboratory services
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal and local standards
• Knowledge and ability to transmit and copy images from Digital Mammography to PACS and other discs

Scope and Impact – The analysis of routine mammogram exams directly impacts patient care and patient management

Personnel Contact – Limited to patients, nursing service, physicians, and others as deemed necessary for the performance of direct or indirect patient care

Purpose of Contact:

• To obtain x-rays from patients and assure them of confidentiality and accuracy of test results
• To obtain or deliver information pertinent to patient care

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walking
• Minimal lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 50 lbs
• Manual dexterity
• At times will be required to push/pull and lift heavy supplies equipment
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
• May be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and wastes, electrical and radiant energy hazards
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals

Deadline for filing applications with the LBJ Office of Human Resources will be at June 19, 2026 4:00pm. Application forms are available at the Office of Human Resources or email hr@lbj.as.