Sonography Specialist, PRN- OBGYN Clinic- Biltmore Campus

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that require independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of ultrasound in a dedicated academic women s health facility that serves as a regional referral center forbothhigh-risk obstetricand advanced gynecologiccare including level 2 targeted anatomyand 3-D gynecologic ultrasounds as well as a variety of procedures.The sonographer assumes responsibility for procedures performed.Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement and initiative in theutilizationof ultrasound in a dedicated perinatal and gyn facility.The sonographer assumes responsibility for procedures performed.This position will focus onobstetrical and gynecological as neededultrasound scans.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

95% Clinical Activities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipmentin accordance withinfectious disease sterilization and patient safety protocols policies and procedures.

• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information including records received from outside providers hospitalsystemand EMR.

• Perform ultrasound procedures completely with independent judgementinitiativeand accuracy.Assess the quality of sonographic images produced and state if there are limiting factors affecting the study. Communicate initial findings topatientin a mannerappropriate topatientsability tocomprehendinformation.

• Accurately label each ultrasound performed.Complete all preliminary ultrasound reports andassurecompleteness of all ultrasound records and follow-up with referring care providers for MAHEC patients from all Departments.

• Communicate ultrasound findings to care providersimmediatelyifindicatedby preliminary ultrasoundfindings. Obtainadditionalimages aswarrantedbyscreeningexam. Notify the maternal-fetalmedicinespecialist of any suspected abnormalities per protocol.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentialityin accordance withprivacy laws and organizational policies and procedures.

• Assignappropriate priorityto patient scheduling of work-ins and accommodates emergencies if possible.

• Establish andmaintaincollaborative working relationships with co-workers administrators support staff physicians and other members of the health care team.

• Assistwith invasive procedures includingamniocentesisSono-hysterography ultrasound guided IUDplacementand retrieval.

• Provide educational support and learning opportunities torotatingMFM fellows OBGYN residents and sonography students.

5% Administrative Activities

• Attend monthly Fetal and Maternal Board conference and general officeall staffmeetings.

• Assistwith daily billing/coding responsibilities.

• Assistwith scheduling follow-up ultrasound appointments and coordinate with schedulers for patients with multiple appointment needs.

• Providereal timefeedback to and written evaluation of various learners rotating in the ultrasound unit.

• Perform and document quality control procedures for ultrasound and sterilization equipment to ensure patient safetyoptimalmachine performance and effective preventive maintenance.

• Assistwith image capture reporting and application preparation necessary to ensureappropriate accreditationis secured andmaintained(AIUM AAAHC etc.)

• Perform and document quality control procedures for ultrasound and sterilization equipment to ensure patient safetyoptimalmachine performance and effective preventive maintenance.

• Assistwith image capture and reporting to ensureappropriate accreditationis secured andmaintained(AIUM AAAHC etc.)

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions.It is not intended to describe all the duties theSonographermay perform.

SPECIFIED SKILLS

• COMPUTER

• Excellent skillswith imaging softwareMicrosoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and database applicationspreferred.

• FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• Spanish speaking skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently stands walks uses hands to handle or feel reaches with hands andarms bends talks and listens.

• Sometimessitsclimbs and stoops or kneels.Lifts upto 50pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate.

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program

• Passed OBGYN registry

• Oneyearof clinical experience in ultrasound with at least one of those years concentratedinwomenshealth.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oneor more years experience in womens health imaging

REQUIRED LICENSES:

ARDMSor ARRT/RDMSregistration and active status.

SCHEDULE:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); this is a PRN position with no set hours per week.Work hours will need to be flexiblein order torespond to special work assignments or evening activities as requested by the team leader.

POSITION COMPENSATION:

$43.32/hour

At MAHEC we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay benefits) to honor their service support their health manage their financial security build their career and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road Asheville NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

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