RDMS Sonographer - Full Time & Part Time - Onsite Charlotte, NC

Human Coalition•Charlotte, NC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The RDMS Sonographer is a medical imaging professional who provides requested images in support of Human Coalition’s mission to rescue children and serve families across America. The role conducts limited obstetrical ultrasounds, including Doppler assessment of fetal heart rate, under the direction of the Medical Director and in accordance with Health Care Center policies and procedures. The sonographer communicates and documents findings, escalates pertinent or emergency information, and may consult with non-medical volunteers about clients’ medical concerns and possible referrals. The role must communicate options without judgment or coercion and safeguard clients’ health information. Administrative work includes monitoring ultrasound and client-care supplies, reporting equipment problems and maintenance needs, participating in ultrasound quality assurance, and overseeing hands-on orientation and training for registered nurses who have completed an approved AWOHNN ultrasound course. The sonographer also completes required introductory and on-the-job training, participates in staff meetings and in-service training, contributes to performance evaluations, and uses a computer or iPad to document and review information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an onsite position in Charlotte, North Carolina. The posting offers full-time weekday hours of Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; part-time hours are flexible. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Practice Manager. Human Coalition is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is religious and requires assent and adherence to its core doctrinal beliefs.

Requirements

Passionate alignment with the mission and vision of Human Coalition.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Desire to serve others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of personnel data, proprietary information, and sensitive materials.
Completion of a twelve-month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
CPR certification as a healthcare provider.
Complete two-week Health Care Center introductory training before on-the-job training and complete on-the-job training before performing medical services independently.
Ability to comply with the organization’s requirement for assent and adherence to its core doctrinal beliefs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical sonography experience with an obstetrical/gynecological emphasis.
RDMS registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or eligibility for the registry and ability to become registered within 90 days of hire; registry status and annual continuing education requirements must be maintained.
Experience solving problems and making daily decisions related to current projects and matters.

Responsibilities

Conduct limited obstetrical ultrasounds, including Doppler assessment of fetal heart rate, under the direction of the Medical Director and according to applicable policies and procedures.
Communicate and document ultrasound findings in accordance with Health Care Center policies and counseling practices.
Communicate pertinent or emergency information to the Medical Director or designee according to established procedures.
Consult with non-medical volunteers about medical concerns expressed by clients, assess the situation, and consider referral for routine or emergency medical care.
Communicate options to clients without judgment or coercion.
Protect clients’ health information, including confidentiality, authorized access for treatment, and data security.
Notify the Practice Manager when ultrasound or client-care supplies need to be reordered.
Report ultrasound equipment problems, concerns, or maintenance needs to the Practice Manager or designee.
Participate in ultrasound quality assurance and make recommendations as necessary.
Oversee hands-on training and orientation for registered nurses who have completed an approved AWOHNN ultrasound course.
Follow infection-control, safety, emergency/disaster, and HIPAA procedures described in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Complete the two-week Health Care Center introductory training before beginning on-the-job training, and complete on-the-job training before independently performing medical services.
Participate in monthly staff meetings, in-service training, and other Health Care Center functions requiring staff participation throughout the year.
Participate in the performance evaluation process, assisting the Practice Manager.
Use a computer and/or iPad to document and review information in and out of the counseling room.