What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer (OB/GYN) position at PREMIER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES INC?
Position: Sonographer (OB/GYN)
Reports To: Regional Manager
Summary: The Sonographer will function as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serve as a medical imaging professional who provides clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Primary Responsibilities/Duties (include but are not limited to):
Scans Routinely Performed:
- Early OBs, viability and dating
- Fetal anatomy scans
- Follow up anatomy scans
- Follow up growth, 2nd/3rd trimester
- BPPs
- NTs
- Pelvic ultrasound/3D imaging of endo
- Thoroughly explain the examination procedures to patients in a friendly, comforting manner
- Perform scanning test/functions according to ordering physician's requisition
- Execute protocols established by the Practice Manager and other physicians consistently
- Set up and clean all scanning equipment and work area prior to seeing first patient
Requirements/Qualifications
Education
- Associates Degree preferred or equivalent clinical experience
Credentials
- Current RDMS in OB/GYN (Required)
- Current RDMS in Abdominal (Preferred)
- Familiarity with NTQR (preferred) Familiarity with NT scans preferred
- Has met all relevant certification and licensure requirements required by the account
Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in a Clinical Imaging/Ultrasound environment
- 2 years minimum of OB/GYN experience preferred
- Ability to work with Ultrasound/Imaging software (Viewpoint, Epic, etc.) preferred
- GE Voluson experience preferred
Skills
- Ability to plan, organize, follow-up and multi-task on a daily basis
- Ability to function with minimal supervision
- Ability to problem solve effectively and timely
- Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, clinical managers and physicians
Physical
- Light lifting may be required
- Work in climate-controlled office environment
Equipment/Facilities
- Ability to plan, organize, follow-up and multi-task on a daily basis
- Ability to function with minimal supervision
- Ability to problem solve effectively and timely
- Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, clinical managers and physicians
Measures of Performance
- Attendance and punctuality record
- Quality of work performed consistently
- Compliance with company policy and procedures
- Demonstrates sound ultrasound and patient practices when making decisions