Per Diem Sonographer

Rancho Health MSO, Inc•Murrieta, CA

1d•$68 - $72

About The Position

The sonographer works under the delegated authority of the supervising physician as a medical imaging professional, providing clinically relevant information to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. This role provides diagnostic medical sonography services in the Obstetrical and Gynecological specialty. Work is performed consistent with the sonographer’s education and training, facility policies and procedures, and applicable professional standards. The sonographer prepares exam rooms and ultrasound equipment, reviews patient history and clinical information, confirms examination orders and medical necessity, and evaluates contraindications and other factors that may affect the examination. The role uses independent professional judgment and critical thinking to perform procedures, capture appropriate images, identify examination limitations, and provide preliminary reports for interpreting physicians. The sonographer also supports patient safety, follows ethical and professional standards, collaborates with the healthcare team, and codes procedures and ultrasounds to support reimbursement.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Completion of an accredited Ultrasound Technician program.
NT Certification.
Current registry with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in an OB/GYN or Perinatology setting.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Strong technical skills with ultrasonic medical equipment, specifically GE equipment.
Participation in continued learning.
Proficiency in the current EMR system, Epic.

Nice To Haves

OB/GYN Certification

Responsibilities

Prepare the exam room and ultrasound equipment according to infection control, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
Assume responsibility for patient safety during sonographic examinations.
Review patient medical histories and supporting clinical information.
Ensure examination orders are complete, contain relevant information, and meet the standard of medical necessity.
Evaluate contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and a patient’s ability or willingness to tolerate the examination and related procedures.
Use independent professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking to perform diagnostic sonography procedures safely.
Use independent judgment during examinations to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in images.
Refer diagnostic, treatment, or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional, except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures.
Acquire additional ultrasound images as necessary to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
Identify and document limitations to sonographic examinations.
Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards and the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer.
Provide preliminary examination reports for use by the interpreting physician.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with coworkers, administrators, and members of the healthcare team.
Code procedures and ultrasounds performed to aid reimbursement for services.