Sonography Specialist - OB/GYN at Asheville

Mountain Area Health Education Center - Asheville, NC

Full-time

Asheville, NC

Educational Services

About the position

MAHEC's Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Asheville) is looking to add a full time Sonographer to the team! Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of ultrasound in a dedicated perinatal and gyn facility. The sonographer assumes responsibility for procedures performed. This position will focus on obstetrical and gynecological as needed ultrasound scans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information including records received from outside providers, hospital system and EMR.
• Perform ultrasound procedures completely with independent judgement, initiative and accuracy.
• Assess the quality of sonographic images produced and state if there are limiting factors affecting the study.
• Communicate initial findings to patient in a manner appropriate to patient's ability to comprehend information.
• Accurately label each ultrasound performed.
• Complete all preliminary ultrasound reports and assure completeness of all ultrasound records and follow-up with referring care providers for MAHEC patients from all Departments.
• Communicate ultrasound findings to care providers immediately if indicated by preliminary ultrasound report.
• Obtain additional images as warranted by initial screening exam.
• Notify the maternal-fetal specialist of any suspected abnormalities per protocol.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assign appropriate priority to patient scheduling of work-ins and accommodates emergencies, if possible.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, support staff, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
• Assist in the maintenance of the ultrasound literature file.
• Perform and document quality control procedures for ultrasound and sterilization equipment to ensure patient safety, optimal machine performance, and effective preventive maintenance.
• Assist with image capture and reporting to ensure appropriate accreditation is secured and maintained (AIUM, AAAHC, etc.)

Requirements

• High school graduate, or equivalent GED.
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program with a concentration in ultrasound technology.
• ARDMS registration and active status required.

Nice-to-haves

• ARRT registration in radiologic technology preferred.
• Spanish speaking skills preferred.

Benefits

• Starting at $30.63/hr
• Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.
• MAHEC is a certified Living Wage employer through Just Economics of Western North Carolina.