What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Sonographer position at Hope Clinic for Women?
Work 1 day per week (6.5 hrs.) making a difference in the lives of women in your community! Flexible hours with negotiable pay based on experience.
Hope Clinic for Women is a faith-based, life-affirming organization that offers a compassionate and supportive environment. As part of our team, you will play a key role in providing essential services to women, supporting their health and well-being.
Requirements:
- Two-Year RN Degree from a College or university; and one-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current RN License or Current BSN License.
- Willing to complete Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Training and sign a retention agreement.
- Professional, yet friendly and compassionate demeanor and good communicator.
- Proficient with computers and basic office operations.
- Achieve/maintain BLS Certification.
- Valid Driver's License.
Responsibilities:
Nursing Responsibilities:
- Conduct intakes and assess patient needs and make nursing judgments that reflect safe nurse practices.
- Administer pregnancy tests.
- Explain pregnancy testing process to patients.
- Clean instruments and equipment; maintain stock of supplies.
- Conduct specified laboratory tests as directed by the Medical Director's Standing Orders.
- Administer nursing care and treatment in accordance with the Medical Director's standing orders.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Record information in logbooks.
- Investigate and resolve concerns, referring to the Nurse Manager, Executive Director, or Medical Director as appropriate.
- Attend Medical Executive Meetings as requested.
- Attend medical training and complete continuing education pertinent to the clinic's practices as requested.
- Perform other nursing duties as requested by Nurse Manager.
- Assist in auditing charts.
Sonography Responsibilities:
- Perform clinical assessment and limited obstetric ultrasound examinations.
- Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
- Use independent judgment during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
- Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the Medical Director or appropriate physician.
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
- Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area and maintain adequate supplies.
- Participate in annual skills advancement and assessment for competency in performing ultrasounds and has documentation of original competency and maintenance of skills.
- Maintain competencies (5-10 CEUs/CMEs) related to sonography annually.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a faith-based organization that makes a positive impact on the community.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
- 9:00 – 4:00 schedule, one day per week.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your desire to work at Hope Clinic for Women and how your values align with our mission.
Salary : $27 - $30