What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonography Specialist position at Medici?
About Medici Executive Health
At Medici Executive Health, we are reinventing the patient experience with clinics that are built around advanced preventative primary care, wellness programs, care navigation and education. We believe in treating the whole person and empowering patients to take an active role in their health journey! Our focus on lifestyle medicine and value-based care aligns with our mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care!
As part of our ongoing mission to redefine healthcare, we’re excited to add an additional Sonographer to our Medici VIP Clinic in West Austin. This exclusive concierge medical practice will cater to an elite clientele, providing exceptional, personalized care. To support this new venture, we are seeking a Part-time Ultrasound Sonographer with availability on Monday - Friday mornings between 7:30:00 a.m. through 12:30 p.m around 2 - 5 hour days.
About the Role:
As a Medici VIP Team Member, you’ll play a critical role in providing tailored, high-touch healthcare in a brand-new, state-of-the-art outpatient clinic. The Sonographer will use ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body’s internal organs and tissues to assist physicians with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. Types of scans will include Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Tests (CIMT) / Carotids, Abdomen, Bladder, Kidney, Testicle/Scrotum, Thyroid, Extremities, Thrombosis, and Liver. Additional experience in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) is also highly desired.
We’re looking for someone who’s deeply passionate about helping others. The ideal candidate will possess a professional demeanor, exceptional communication skills, and a polished appearance. This is a part-time role, approximately 25 hours per week, with availability required Monday and Friday mornings (between 7:30 am– 12:30 pm).
\n- Explain sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying the gel to the skin, and positioning the patients on the table
- Ensure clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjusts the sonographic equipment when necessary
- Select the appropriate settings and adjust the patients’ position accordingly
- Monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedure
- Select and examine images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings
- Presents the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physician
- Completes the appropriate documentation and maintains patients’ histories and medical records in the electronic medical records (EMR)
- Assist Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive procedures
- Maintains and cleans the sonographic equipment
- Performs administrative and other duties as needed
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Sonography or Medical Radiology
- Minimum of one year of related clinical experience and/or training.
- One or more of the following Certifications preferred; ARRT, ARDMS, RVT, RVS, RDCS (AE)
- Ability to perform Carotids and CIMTs
- Ability to operate and maintain clinical medical equipment.
- Ability to explain technical terms in clear and understandable way
- Good eyesight and attention to detail
- Strong analytical, judgement, and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal and people skills
- Excellent computer skills with respect to working with an electronic medical record.
- Medici is changing the healthcare system by delivering best-in-class preventive and complex condition care that dramatically improves outcomes, provides quick access to care, and significantly reduces medical costs with ambitious growth trajectory, we are attracting and cultivating team members who embody Medici values and are passionate about our mission to rebuild healthcare to what it should be.