General, OB/GYN or Echo Sonographer - Part time/PRN

mahealthcare; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical Associates Clinic is hiring a part time, or PRN Ultrasonographer to join our general, OB/GYN or cardiac imaging team! This person will be working with our excellent sonography team in a fast-paced environment to provide high quality patient care.

This position is idea for someone seeking flexible hours while contributing to a patient-focused clinical team. Schedule: Sonographers cover shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• One to three years of related ultrasound experience.
• ARDMS certification required.
• Education equivalent to a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Scan body areas and produce images as ordered.
• Obtain and document patient history related to the exam.
• Review images for quality and archiving; assist radiologist as needed.
• Assist radiologist in interventional procedures; maintain sterile technique.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain supplies for the department.
• Complete all other assigned duties.

Skills

Ultrasound equipment

PACS

Cerner

Interventional/invasive

Patient care

Education

ARDMS certification

College degree equivalent

Tools

PACS system

Cerner

Ultrasound hardware

Job description

Medical Associates Clinic is hiring a part time, or PRN Ultrasonographer to join our general, OB/GYN or cardiac imaging team! This person will be working with our excellent sonography team in a fast-paced environment to provide high quality patient care. This position is idea for someone seeking flexible hours while contributing to a patient-focused clinical team.

Schedule: Sonographers cover shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. No weekends, No Evenings, No Holidays, No Call!

The Position

• Scan appropriate areas of the body and produce images as requested by the ordering physician; recognize and understand the pathophysiologic changes as detected by ultrasound to perform preliminary assessment for the interpreting radiologist/physician.
• Perform and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered inclusive of pertinent clinical indications; review exam procedure with the patient and answer any pertinent questions related to the exam.
• Review images for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness; process and store images for physician interpretation and permanent archiving.
• Assist radiologist and other physicians in the performance of interventional/invasive procedures; practice sterile and aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Perform necessary equipment calibrations and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer; monitor and maintain appropriate supplies for the department.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience.

Education: Equivalent to a college degree. Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Other Skills: Ultrasound units/equipment, PACS, Cerner, table, wheelchair, Hoyer lift and interventional/invasive instruments.

Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.