PRN Sonography Specialist I - OB/GYN

Sonographer

Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that require independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of ultrasound in a dedicated academic women's health facility that serves as a regional referral center for both high-risk obstetric and advanced gynecologic care, including level 2 targeted anatomy and 3-D gynecologic ultrasounds as well as a variety of procedures. The sonographer assumes responsibility for procedures performed. This position will focus on obstetrical and gynecological as needed ultrasound scans.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information including records received from outside providers, hospital system and EMR.
• Perform ultrasound procedures completely with independent judgement, initiative and accuracy. Assess the quality of sonographic images produced and state if there are limiting factors affecting the study. Communicate initial findings to patient in a manner appropriate to patient's ability to comprehend information.
• Accurately label each ultrasound performed. Complete all preliminary ultrasound reports and assure completeness of all ultrasound records and follow-up with referring care providers for MAHEC patients from all Departments.
• Communicate ultrasound findings to care providers immediately if indicated by preliminary ultrasound findings. Obtain additional images as warranted by screening exam. Notify the maternal-fetal medicine specialist of any suspected abnormalities per protocol.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assign appropriate priority to patient scheduling of work-ins and accommodates emergencies, if possible.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, support staff, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
• Assist with invasive procedures including amniocentesis, Sono-hysterography, ultrasound guided IUD placement and retrieval.
• Provide educational support and learning opportunities to rotating MFM fellows, OBGYN residents, and sonography students.

Administrative Activities:

• Attend monthly Fetal and Maternal Board conference and general office all staff meetings.
• Assist with daily billing/coding responsibilities.
• Assist with scheduling follow-up ultrasound appointments and coordinate with schedulers for patients with multiple appointment needs.
• Provide real time feedback to and written evaluation of various learners rotating in the ultrasound unit.
• Perform and document quality control procedures for ultrasound and sterilization equipment to ensure patient safety, optimal machine performance, and effective preventive maintenance.
• Assist with image capture, reporting, and application preparation necessary to ensure appropriate accreditation is secured and maintained (AIUM, AAAHC, etc.)

Key Competencies:

• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• HealthCare Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Values
• Problem Solving

Specified Skills:

• Computer: Excellent skills with imaging software, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications preferred.
• Foreign Language: Spanish speaking skills preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands to handle or feel, reaches with hands and arms, bends, talks, and listens.
• Sometimes sits, climbs, and stoops or kneels. Lifts up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate.
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program
• Passed OBGYN registry
• One year of clinical experience in ultrasound with at least one of those years concentrated in women's health.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years' experience in women's health imaging

Required Licenses:

ARDMS or ARRT/RDMS registration and active status required.

Schedule:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); this is a PRN position with no set hours per week. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

Position Compensation:

$43.32/hour

At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io for support in your job search process.

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