Ultrasound Technologist , Sonographer

Gago Center for Fertility / Gago IVF • Full-time • Brighton, Michigan, United States • $28 / hour • 2m ago

Full Time or Part Time positions available.

We will train in fertility ultrasound and also consider hiring new ultrasound graduates with excellent references.

This job requires travel to Lansing and Brighton, Michigan

Tentative schedule: Weekdays, 1-2 weekends/month, 2 Holidays/year (work day before and after holiday, no work on actual holiday)

Job Description

Gago Center for Fertility is looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our team who desires to specialize in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and also assist with medical assistant and scribe responsibilities, training provided by the practice. 2 years of OBGYN experience preferred, reproductive endocrinology and infertility experience preferred but not required. Phlebotomy Experience preferred, training available.

Must be willing to travel to the Lansing and Brighton locations.

Must be willing to cross train as a medical assistant and draw blood.

Benefits include paid time off, flexible scheduling, and training in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Job Summary

Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.

Sonographers also responsible for daily operations of the monitoring schedule, clinic patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, quality assessment (QA), and assisting in medical assistant duties such as blood draws, assisting in procedures, creating patient information folders, rooming patients, etc.

The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, including fertility monitoring, 3D ultrasound for sonohysterogram, and ultrasound guidance for procedures.

-Communicates results to physician in an appropriate time frame and documents/communicates patient plan.

- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.

- Assists with the daily operations of sonographer and medical assistant, including set up/clean up for procedures, assist with procedures, communication of patient results and treatment plans, ocassional scribe for the physician.

- Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.

- Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.

- Participates in the maintenance of AIUM and other office accreditations.

- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

EDUCATION

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.

Associates of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is Required

Licenses/Certifications active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in OBGYN.

Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE

1 Years of sonographer experience preferred.

Experience in OBGYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Preferred

Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.

Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.

Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.

Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.

Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician. Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.

Ability to follow established departmental procedures.

Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be physically capable of carrying out all assigned duties

Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels, and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.

Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.

RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS

Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour