Contingent Sonographer- Urgent Care

About the role

Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures to perform Abdomen, OB and Vascular scans. Communicates the results to the diagnosing physician.

Responsibilities

• Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room.
• Interprets patient histories and physician instructions.
• Prepares patients for procedures utilizing aseptic and sterile technique.
• Positions patients for sonographic examination.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in your care.
• Responds to patient emergencies as needed.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
• Documents patient information in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continuity of high quality health care.
• Serves as liaison between patient and physician when necessary.
• Ensures timely and courteous follow-up regarding patient questions.
• Maintains compliance with government and reimbursement requirements and with clinic standards of care.
• Provides support to clerical and clinical staff and providers as needed.
• Supports clerical staff by answering phones, tasking messages for the MA/Provider Group, completing medical records requests and working the fax server/mail.
• Supports clinical staff by rooming patients, obtaining patient vitals, running simple tests (strep test, urine), cleaning exam rooms, ordering USN/X-ray Requisitions and MRI/CT Requisitions, along with scheduling the MRI/CT for UC patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned and works within the scope of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certification/registration/licensure.

  Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
  • Credentials/Licenses: Valid, unrestricted certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate, Abdomen and/or OB/GYN (ARDMS) and Vascular (ARDMS) or (CCI). Valid CPR certification.
  • Experience: One year experience, or comparable combination of experience and education, in performing the following exams: Carotids, lower extremity venous, pelvic/transvaginal, abdominals, appendix, thyroids, scrotums, 1st- OBs, upper extremity venous, and hernias. Experience on Toshiba and Phillips equipment is preferred.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of professional patient care and ultrasound practice and principles to give and evaluate patient care related to position responsibilities.
  • Equipment Operation: Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
  • Evaluation: Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
  • Integration: Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
  • Communication: Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the diagnosing physician.
  • Emergency Handling: Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
  • Medical Terminology: Proficient/knowledgeable in medical terminology.
  • Mathematics: Ability to perform mathematical calculations needed during the course of performing essential job duties.
  • Computer Skills: Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, email, e-learning, intranet, Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer navigation.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.
  • Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays courteous and friendly demeanor.
  • Customer Service: Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, providers, patients, family members, hospital staff, and non-IHA providers and staff, and vendors.
  • Flexibility: Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.
  • Confidentiality: Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
  • Compliance: Knowledge of the compliance aspects of clinical care and patient privacy and best practices in medical office operations.
  • Training Completion: Successful completion of IHA competency-based program within introductory and training period.
  • Travel: Ability to travel to other office/practice sites and meeting and training locations.