What are the responsibilities and job description for the OBGYN Sonographer - Per diem position at OBGYN Group Of Eastern Connecticut?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Job Description Position: Ultrasound Technician
Status: Per diem
Hours: Monday, Friday or Saturday, 8 hour shift
Reports To: Executive Director, Medical Director
Requirements:
- College Degree
- US License State of CT
- Applicable continuing medical education (CME) as necessary for licensure
- CPR (BLS or ALS) Certification
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
Essential Functions:
- Explain the ultrasound procedure to patients and answer any questions they may have.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and sterilize the room in which the procedure takes place.
- Spread the ultrasound gel on the surface of the patient’s body covering the internal area being imaged.
- Perform the ultrasound ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images of every angle/section that must be assessed.
- Evaluate the images for their quality, but also to interpret what was captured in the image.
- Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
- Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
- Answer patient questions, provide clinical and treatment information as indicated
- Accurate and thorough completion of applicable forms and documents
- Stocking and maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
- Performs CLIA waived and moderate complexity laboratory procedures. Documents results, maintains appropriate controls and protocols for applicable lab procedures.
- Uses appropriate PPE, Universal Precautions and other safety practices
- Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and use appropriate judgment
- Ability to communicate with fellow clinical assistants, providers, front desk and management to ensure smooth patient flow
- Ability to work when and where the demand is.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and respect
- Ability to be a resource of knowledge and education for clinical assistants
Working Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to autoimmune or infectious agents
- Occasional light physician effort and/or eye strain viewing a computer and/or standing for 7-10 hours per day
- Occasional stress may be encountered due to periodic or cylindrical workload pressures
The above is intended to describe the principal responsibilities and outcomes and the associated requirements as well as the work environment. It is not intended as an exhausted list of all aspects of the position. Management has the right to add, delete or modify duties, functions, and requirements at any time with or without notice.
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Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
License/Certification:
- ARDMS (AB OBGYN) (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South Windsor, CT 06074 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- South Windsor, CT 06074: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $89,527 - $120,211