What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer position at GLBHC?
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Accepts referrals for ultrasound, documents exams, and provides billing codes. 25%
2. Obtains patient history, instructs patient on ultrasound procedure and performs appropriate exam(s). 25%
3. 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. 25%
4. Maintains equipment, records of service/repairs and preventative maintenance. Monitors equipment operation. 10%
5. 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. 10%
6. 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. 5%
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
- Licensure: Certification as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Experience: 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.