Sonographer, PRN
Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
You're a newer graduate. What exams do you feel strongest on, and where do you want more practice?
What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their skill level and open to learning.
How do you stay sharp on skills when working PRN?
What they are checking: Whether they keep their skills current between shifts.
What would you do
You're on call and find something that looks urgent. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they report critical findings to the radiologist quickly instead of waiting.
A patient in pain can't lie still for the exam. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can balance patient comfort with getting a diagnostic study.
A patient asks you what the scan shows. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they stay in their scope and leave results to the radiologist.
About the work
This role covers call one weekday and one weekend shift a week. What kind of exams do you expect to scan on call?
What they are checking: Whether they are ready for urgent studies like gallbladder, appendix, ovarian torsion and DVT without a senior tech nearby.
Walk me through how you scan a right upper quadrant for gallbladder disease.
What they are checking: Whether they have a systematic approach and know the findings a radiologist needs to see.
How do you adjust your settings when an image isn't clear?
What they are checking: Whether they understand gain, depth, focus and transducer choice to improve image quality.
How do you protect yourself from strain injuries when scanning?
What they are checking: Whether they use good ergonomics, since sonographers often get repetitive injuries.
How do you communicate your findings to the radiologist so they have what they need?
What they are checking: Whether they give clear, complete preliminary findings that support accurate diagnosis.
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