Ultrasonographer - Reproductive Endo Infertility, Casual (As Needed)

About the position

The Ultrasonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient, evaluates the request for diagnostic ultrasound services, and determines appropriate method of application.
• Prepares appropriate equipment/accessories, completes sterile probe preparation, positions the patient, and performs ultrasound and related procedures.
• Rooms patients and lifts/transports patients to and from beds and imaging devices.
• Provides patient education before, during, and after procedure.
• Observes the patient and communicates pertinent information to the physician.
• Generates patient reports, documents findings in electronic medical records, submits patient billing, and sends acquired images electronically for accession/retrieval.
• Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and promptly reports deficiencies to management.
• Monitors supply stock to ensure adequate reserve.
• Collects data to measure and track quality management.
• Supports department initiatives (formal/informal process improvement, problem solving).
• Instructs and provides clinical guidance to students.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited medical sonography program.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Technical competency in relevant specialty.
• Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree.
• Three or more years’ experience.
• Additional certification relevant to specialty area.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits