PER DIEM SONOGRAPHER- OB/GYN

JOB TITLE: PER DIEM Sonographer

STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Ultrasound Supervisor, Clinical Services Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provide superior care to patients, perform obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds for provider review.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Utilize specialized ultrasonography knowledge, process and use discriminative judgment while giving direct or indirect care.
• Recognize the importance of teamwork.
• Awareness of HIPAA and compliance with emphasis on respect of the patients’ right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Adherence to office policies and protocols.
• Responsible for replenishment, maintenance and neatness of daily work area.
• Responsible for reporting any equipment issues and malfunctions to supervisor.
• Provide a safe, efficient and supportive patient atmosphere.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service programs and participate as appropriate.
• Participate in interesting case studies and reviews during department meetings.
• Responsible for adequate and complete reporting and charting for each exam performed.
• Maintain good working relationships and open communication with practice administration and physicians.
• Communicates with the physicians the patient’s results and ensures the implementation of care as directed by providers to achieve optimum outcome.
• Communicate with direct supervisor to maintain a good working relationship and open lines of communication.
• Maintain membership in local, state and national agencies.
• Maintain all necessary credentialing.
• Work closely with other departments in scheduling of add on/emergent ultrasounds.
• Attend all required meetings and/or review and sign for all required meeting minutes.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Graduation from accredited sonography program.

2. Possess valid credentials; includes possession of nuchal translucency (NT) credentials or completion of NT program within designated timeframe after hire.

3. Experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.

4. Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient’s condition and operate department equipment.

5. Demonstrate a positive team attitude and possess interpersonal skills effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families, providers and coworkers.

6. Knowledge of Windows- based computer programs.

7. Maintain patient confidentiality.

8. Knowledge of HIPAA.

Physical Demands:

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

1. Employee is frequently required to sit and remain in a stationary position.

2. Employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.

3. Employee is frequently required to push/pull, lift and position up to 25 pounds.

4. Employee is occasionally required to push/pull up to 50 pounds.

5. Employee is frequently required to use hand or fingers to handle/feel objects, tools or controls.

6. Employee is frequently required to move about the office; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel; and talk or hear.

7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
• Occasional stressful conditions, irregular and potentially long hours.

10. Requires use of gluteraldahyde solutions or other cleaning products labeled as hazardous.

Code of Conduct:

Alliance is committed to providing exemplary service to its patients and a supportive environment to our employees. To honor that commitment a set of values has been developed to assist employees in understanding our commitment to patients through teamwork. Employees are expected to display our FAMILY values through their behaviors, interactions with patients, coworkers and providers and contributions to the Alliance workplace.

F – Foster warmth.

· Welcome patients warmly. Make eye contact and introduce yourself.

· Treat others the way you want yourself, or your family members treated. Don’t talk down to others; your words and tone should show respect in person or on the phone. Treat others with dignity and respect.

A – Act appropriately.

· Keep things private and confidential. Watch what you say and where you say it.

· Remember where you are; keep the atmosphere professional through appearance and actions. Show consideration to those who may be suffering and those trying to work.

· Complain appropriately; if there is an issue or concern take it to the right people and offer suggestions for solving the problem.

M – Make People Matter.

· Keep patients informed, tell them what to expect and invite questions.

· Respond as quickly as possible to patients, coworkers and providers. In times of stress every minute can feel like an eternity.

I – Initiative

· Take initiative and help other employees and patients when you can. It doesn’t matter if it’s “your job.” If you can’t help, try to find someone that can.

L – Listen

· Listen to the patient and other employees. Try not to be defensive and hear the other person out. Show understanding and escalate matters when necessary.

Y – You matter.

· You are a piece of what make Alliance great.

· You have ideas and solutions that could make Alliance even better, so share them appropriately. Let the appropriate people know when something isn’t working, whether it is equipment or processes.

Medical Record Access: Medical Record Access: Access to medical records is restricted to review of the patient’s PHI for the sole purpose of performing any and all duties relating to job functions. Any unnecessary access or misuse of patient PHI will result in immediate termination of employment.

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of and an agreement to adhere to the requirements, essential functions and duties of this position.

Qualified Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: Alexandra.Harkins@unifiedhc.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $38