OBGYN Sonographer

Women's Health Arizona • Phoenix, AZ

102d

About The Position

Responsible for following the office protocol and guidelines, the technological performance, reporting and billing of all pelvic ultrasounds and obstetrical ultrasounds. Review ultrasound schedule, gather needed patient medical information and referring information for scheduled ultrasound. Order ultrasound in Athena to open communication between ultrasound equipment and Athena. Bring patient to the ultrasound room and explain the ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure to be performed to patient. Prepare the patient and room for the ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure. Perform the ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure ensuring all needed images, measurements, and doppler samples are captured. Create a report in Viewpoint for each ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure performed ensuring all images and information transferred over from the ultrasound machine. Present images and preliminary finding to physicians when an abnormality is found. Bill for ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure performed. Maintain ultrasound equipment by cleaning and sterilizing probes between each patient. Evaluate ultrasound room supplies and submit supply order requests. Report any problems with GE, Phillips, Viewpoint or office computer equipment to proper source for repair. Complete quality assurance tasks and attend quality assurance meetings, Attend annual HIPAA and OSHA meetings/trainings to remain in industry compliance. Assist in training of new sonographers.

Requirements

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification.
• Maintain CPR/BLS certification, including annual courses.
• Obtain Nuchal Translucency certification.
• Maintain a minimum of 10 ultrasound CMEs per year.

Responsibilities

• Follow office protocol and guidelines for ultrasound procedures.
• Review ultrasound schedule and gather patient medical information.
• Order ultrasound in Athena for communication with ultrasound equipment.
• Bring patient to ultrasound room and explain procedures.
• Prepare patient and room for ultrasound procedures.
• Perform ultrasound procedures and capture necessary images and measurements.
• Create reports in Viewpoint for each ultrasound performed.
• Present images and findings to physicians for abnormalities.
• Bill for ultrasound procedures performed.
• Maintain and sterilize ultrasound equipment.
• Evaluate ultrasound room supplies and submit orders.
• Report equipment issues to the appropriate source.
• Complete quality assurance tasks and attend related meetings.
• Attend annual HIPAA and OSHA trainings.
• Assist in training new sonographers.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees