Sonographer

Essential Job Duties

• Accepts referrals for ultrasound, documents exams, and provides billing codes.
• Obtains patient history, instructs patient on ultrasound procedure and performs appropriate exam(s).
• Records representative video documentation and hard copy images of the examination. Prepares written reports of gyn exam and generates computer BABE reports for OB exams. Interacts with provider when appropriate.
• Maintains equipment, records of service/repairs and preventative maintenance. Monitors equipment operation.
• Monitors quality assurance as it relates to the ultrasound (e.g. cleanliness of room/equipment, safe working condition of ultrasound machine, cables, and transducers). Maintains and orders supplies related to ultrasound.
• Assists in other areas when not performing ultrasound exams: Triage phone calls, return calls to patients, assist provider, perform non-stress test, review labs/reports, general nursing duties, file.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Certification as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• 1-5 years experience in performing OB-GYN ultrasounds

Skills

• Flexible/skilled in performing multiple tasks independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate with diverse patient population, interact positively with other health care providers
• Team player

Work Hours

Full time - Flexible and varied.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Travel

Limited travel out of area to maintain continuing education requirements through attending recognized seminars/conference for licensure/certification. Reimbursement will be in accordance with GLBHC policy.