TITLE: Sonographer
HOURS PER WEEK: Part-Time/Full-Time
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Hourly/Salary Non-Exempt Employee
BENEFITS: Outlined in the Employee Handbook
REPORTS TO: Medical Director and Executive Director
COMMUNICATES DIRECTLY WITH: Nurse Leader
EVALUATION: 90 days and annually in January
POSITION SUMMARY:
The RDMS/Sonographer provides ultrasounds and is responsible for following the best practices, policies, procedures, and protocols of the Patient Service Department of the clinic.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- A commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior with a passion for ministry, women, and life issues.
- Full agreement with Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic Mission and Statement of Faith or Apostles Creed, Statement of Principle, and policies and procedures of the clinic.
- Holds a current medical license as an RDMS.
- Graduate of a 2- or 4-year medical program in Imaging.
- Has clinical experience in OB/GYN sonography.
- Dependable, stable, and capable of following through on commitments.
- Willingness, ability, and confidence to follow medical policies and procedures.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Multi-tasking abilities and flexibility.
- Self-motivated and can work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- People and patient skills, including social graces, communication, language, and friendliness.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Highly professional and maintains office professionalism/best practices at all times.
- Maintains a positive attitude and works well within a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care
- Review of patient files to ensure proper medical forms are correct.
- Answer any medical questions from the patient or patient advocate when needed.
- Knowledgeable inpatient resources and referrals when needed.
- Provide urine pregnancy testing and results to the patient when necessary.
- Provide limited diagnostic ultrasound exams to medical standards of care.
- Take adequate medical history before an ultrasound examination.
- Maintain kindness and professionalism at all times when interacting with patients.
Medical Services Operations
- Work closely with the Nurse Leader regarding best practices and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Review and complete patient files by the end of the day.
- Ongoing review of patient files, including obtaining ultrasound reports and follow-up procedures with patients.
- Ensure that ultrasound equipment is properly operated and maintained.
- Maintain relationship and communication when necessary with the Nurse Leader and Dr. reading scans when necessary.
Emergencies
- Emergency calls: refer caller to a local hospital emergency room, or her physician and/or advise to call 911.
- Medical emergency on-site: follow procedures for medical emergencies.
Continuing Education
- Comply with state and professional licensing and continuing education requirements.
- Annual renewal of BLS CPR Certification.
- Ongoing self-education of current abortion procedures and risks.
- Education webinars or training as the Nurse Leader and Executive Director recommended.
Public Relations
- Attend and fully participate in the special events of the ministry: Walk, Banquet, and Sanctity of Human Life Service.
Willingness to consider giving and promoting the ministry initiatives to fund the ministry.
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