Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

CCRM Fertility • Vienna, VA

7d • $40 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs OB/GYN and infertility ultrasounds using various transducers, ultrasound imaging equipment, and Doppler technology. The role takes direction from physicians regarding specific patient care and requires distinguishing normal from abnormal anatomy and physiology related to diagnostic imaging. The position reports to the Practice Administrator and functions independently.

The sonographer also coordinates ultrasound staffing and patient care flow, supports the ultrasound team, helps maintain AIUM accreditation, and assists the Practice Administrator with staffing-related activities. The work takes place in a professional office, clinical, and/or laboratory setting and involves interaction with patients and staff while following medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.

The national average compensation range varies according to location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The posting notes that the pay range does not reflect total compensation; rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits. Potential overtime pay, holiday differential pay, and weekend shift differential pay may also be offered, depending on worker classification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDS) certification.
• ARDMS certification, with active status maintained through continuing education.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of previous OB/GYN or infertility experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic OB/GYN and infertility ultrasound procedures using various transducers.
• Perform ultrasound procedures during embryo transfers, Doppler procedures, and 3D ultrasounds.
• Use Tricare to import scans accurately and promptly into the patient EMR.
• Recognize cross-sectional anatomy, differentiate normal and abnormal structures, and assess pathology observed while scanning.
• Educate patients about procedures and communicate information as appropriate while visualizing anatomy.
• Address concerns or abnormal findings with a physician in a timely manner.
• Communicate ultrasound findings to physicians, nurse practitioners, or nurse coordinators and record findings in the EMR.
• Organize the daily work schedule and coordinate efficient patient care flow between procedures.
• Mark the superbill appropriately to charge patients for services provided.
• Clean equipment and exam beds between patients using germicidal solution.
• Reorder equipment and supplies as needed and reconcile packing slips for the business office.
• Coordinate daily ultrasound staffing to ensure adequate staffing at all offices.
• Serve as a liaison between the ultrasound team and physicians to support high-quality patient care.
• Counsel ultrasound staff regarding issues and provide performance feedback.
• Assist the Practice Administrator with interviewing, hiring, counseling, and disciplinary or termination processes for ultrasound staff.
• Ensure the ultrasound team maintains its AIUM accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential overtime pay at time and a half.
• Holiday differential pay at time and a half.
• Weekend shift differential pay for hourly employees.
• Rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED