Per Diem Ultra Sonographer - Bedford Commons OBGYN
Bedford, NH
About the Job
Job purpose
We are searching for a per diem diagnostic medical sonographer to join our clinical team at Bedford Commons OB-GYN. The diagnostic medical sonographer works with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Prepares patients for ultrasound examination.
- Prepares patients for physicians.
- Explains procedures to the patient prior to the commencement of the testing and provides patient education related to medical ultrasound.
- Explains procedures to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
- Ensures the appropriate consent and/or declinations are obtained.
- Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
- Assists physician during invasive procedures requiring ultrasound guidance.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains patient charts and records, and records and processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
- Code appropriately for services performed; submit completed billing work sheets daily.
- Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
- Maintain archives/records scans.
- Maintains effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
- Acts in a non-directive, non-judgmental manner, recognizing an individual's religious, ethical, and moral opinions/beliefs.
- Comply with safety and security training and OSHA standards/regulations.
- Participates in staff development, in-service workshops and educational activities.
- Participates in professional development activities and meetings.
- Maintains professional affiliations.
- Help to foster a “team approach” with co-workers throughout the Practice to benefit the entire organization and best serve the patients' needs.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with the practice Attendance Policy.
- Other duties assigned by manager(s)
Qualifications and Experience
- An individual must possess a current/valid certification in diagnostic ultrasound.
- Satisfactory completion of an approved accredited ultrasonography educational program.
- Maintain or be eligible for certification the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
- Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
- OBGYN experience preferred
Working Schedule
Office hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm.
Locations in: Bedford, Derry, Londonderry, and Windham.
Person hired for position may rotate to all offices.
Physical requirements
- Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend and twist throughout the workday.
- Lift more than 50 lbs. from floor to waist
- Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
- Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Push and pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Visual acuity to assess image quality and observe physical changes in the patient's condition during routine sonographic procedures.
- Ability to discern color distinctions on the sonographic image.
- Speech and hearing to give instructions to and receive communication from patients, as well as distinguish audible Doppler signals while performing the sonographic examination.
- Manual dexterity to adjust machine controls, attach and adjust supportive devices, and assist patients into position for the sonographic procedure.
- Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Ability to go up and down two flights of stairs throughout the day.
- Ability to uphold the stress of assisting patients of diverse backgrounds.
Pay
Pay will vary based skills and/or qualifications
Source : Bedford Commons OBGYN