Sonographer

Together Women's Health • Madison, AL

20h

About The Position

Overview North Alabama OBGYN Associates a practice partner of Together Women’s Health (TWH) has an immediate opportunity for a full time Sonographer to join our team! The Sonographer is responsible for acquiring ultrasound images that are used in medical diagnoses. The technician performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Our technicians maintain and demonstrate an understanding of the team approach to patient care and documentation. Must be an experienced sonographer with active ARDMS certification. OB/GYN specialty experience is preferred; if not already certified in OB/GYN, candidate must be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Responsibilities How you’ll make an impact:

Requirements

• Graduate of a certified ultrasound program
• ARDMS certified and in good standing
• Experience preferred in OBGYN
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with patients in a professional and caring manner

Responsibilities

• Greets all patients courteously and ensures that their needs are met
• Reviews patient identification and verifies physician order
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of imaging procedures, explaining equipment, and answering questions
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to physician
• Maximizes production and quality of ultrasounds by following established standards and procedures
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures
• Documents patient ultrasound services by completing patient record charting
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (medical, dental & vision)
• Retirement Plan with a generous company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (because we work hard and play hard)
• Short-Term (at no cost to you) and Long-Term Disability...not to mention a team of smart, passionate and friendly people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed