We are searching for a diagnostic medical sonographer to join our clinical team at Bedford Commons OB-GYN. The diagnostic medical sonographer works with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Prepares patients for ultrasound examination.
• Prepares patients for physicians.
• Explains procedures to the patient prior to the commencement of the testing and provides patient education related to medical ultrasound.
• Explains procedures to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Ensures the appropriate consent and/or declinations are obtained.
• Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Assists physician during invasive procedures requiring ultrasound guidance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains patient charts and records, and records and processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Code appropriately for services performed; submit completed billing work sheets daily.
• Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
• Maintain archives/records scans.
• Maintains effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Acts in a non-directive, non-judgmental manner, recognizing an individual's religious, ethical, and moral opinions/beliefs.
• Comply with safety and security training and OSHA standards/regulations.
• Participates in staff development, in-service workshops and educational activities.
• Participates in professional development activities and meetings.
• Maintains professional affiliations.
• Help to foster a “team approach” with co-workers throughout the Practice to benefit the entire organization and best serve the patients' needs.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with the practice Attendance Policy.
• Other duties assigned by manager(s)
Qualifications and Experience
• An individual must possess a current/valid certification in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Satisfactory completion of an approved accredited ultrasonography educational program.
• Maintain or be eligible for certification the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
• OBGYN experience preferred
Working Schedule
Office hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm. Shift start, and end times may flex based on schedule and location.
Locations in: Bedford, Derry, Londonderry, and Windham.
Person hired for position may rotate to all offices.
Physical requirements
• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend and twist throughout the workday.
• Lift more than 50 lbs. from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push and pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Visual acuity to assess image quality and observe physical changes in the patient's condition during routine sonographic procedures.
• Ability to discern color distinctions on the sonographic image.
• Speech and hearing to give instructions to and receive communication from patients, as well as distinguish audible Doppler signals while performing the sonographic examination.
• Manual dexterity to adjust machine controls, attach and adjust supportive devices, and assist patients into position for the sonographic procedure.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Ability to go up and down two flights of stairs throughout the day.
• Ability to uphold the stress of assisting patients of diverse backgrounds.