Sonographer

Sonographer

Performs diagnostic testing using sound waves to generate an image used for the assessment and diagnosis of medical conditions while making patients feel comfortable during the process. The Sonographer uses special equipment to direct non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves into the area of the patient's body. The Sonographer operates equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians
• Instructs patients regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum test results
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
• Obtains quality diagnostic radiographs as requested by the Provider
• Maintains ultrasound and vascular lab equipment in appropriate operating condition
• Utilizes organization's PACS system to archive studies and generate preliminary reports.
• Maintains examination rooms and work areas.
• Orders and stocks all ultrasound and vascular lab supplies
• Works closely with provider to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients
• Performs ultrasounds as directed by the Providers
• Administers pre-authorizations and medical necessity verifications
• Makes suggestions to improve work methods
• Trains new employees
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Grace Health recognizes that managing patient care is a team effort involving both clinical and non-clinical staff. All employees must embrace a team-based approach to patient care and understand that each role is important to our success. Team members must demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills to provide quality patient care. Care coordination includes communication with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists. Care team members must understand and embrace the concept of population health management and proactively address the needs of patients and families served by the practice. Team members must demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to communicate effectively with vulnerable patient populations. Team members must participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities within the organization to ensure patients receive high-quality care. All team members will be involved in improving quality outcomes. Team members will participate in the review and evaluation of practice performance and help identify opportunities for improvement. Team members will participate in Grace Health's advocacy program.

General Duties:

• Follows all organizational policies and procedures, including administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel policies.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, including attendance at meetings and completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintains timely documentation of all work assignments.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Routinely keeps the supervisor informed regarding attendance and job assignments.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to multitask.
• Works effectively and efficiently.
• Works cooperatively with providers, administration, and peers.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to support and advance Grace Health's mission while satisfactorily performing each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Skills:

• Pleasant personality
• Cooperative attitude
• Completed a recognized radiology tech program
• Written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a high-school diploma and completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology. High school diploma or equivalent.
• RDMS certification in one or more of the following areas: Abdomen, OB/GYN, vascular, echo. OB/GYN certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Grace Health is a faith-based, federally qualified health center (FQHC). We provide primary healthcare services to underserved, underinsured, and uninsured individuals throughout southeastern Kentucky. Our mission is "to show the love and share the truth of Jesus Christ to southeastern Kentucky through access to compassionate, high-quality primary healthcare for the whole person."

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Grace Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.