Medical Sonographer Specialist

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Sonographer to provide sonography services and procedures for patients. Responsibilities include conducting sonographic exams, assisting attending physicians, and providing education to interns and students. The ideal candidate will have a valid Medical Sonography certification and at least two years of experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment with varied hours based on clinic needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in Medical Sonography.
• Two years of progressively responsible work experience in sonography.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard and advanced sonographic exams for patients.
• Assist physicians during obstetric and gynecologic procedures.
• Provide education in sonographic theory and techniques to interns and students.
• Assist in research project data collection.

Skills

Sonographic exams

Patient care

Educational skills

Documentation skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Current/valid registration in Medical Sonography

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Description

The individual in this position is responsible for providing sonography services and procedures for patients at all SIU ultrasound sites.

Examples of Duties

Administrative Responsibilities 5%:

• Provide assistance in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating fetal and gynecologic evaluation policies, reporting/recording devices, procedures and equipment.
• Make recommendations regarding need for change in sonogram equipment, commodities and supplies.
• Participate in selection of educational materials for distribution to patients, referring physicians, etc.
• Make recommendations regarding ultrasound patient care as relates to sonography and education.
• Assist with physician reporting of sonogram reports.

Clinical Patient Care Duties 80%:

• Conduct standard and advanced sonographic exams on Ob/Gyn patients, both in assistance to physician and independently.
• Conduct advanced ultrasounds on high-risk Maternal Fetal Medicine patients.
• Prepare patients for ultrasound examination/procedure including the paperwork.
• Assist attending physician in the performance of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound guided procedures and examinations.
• Staff various ultrasound satellite sites based on clinic needs.
• Work varied hours based on clinic needs.
• Complete the sonographer's portion of the imaging report with accurate information, including CPT codes for billing purposes.
• Make recommendations regarding ultrasound patient care as relates to sonography and education.
• Assist with chart prep for the ultrasound and maternal fetal medicine clinic.
• Assist with cleaning of ultrasound equipment and exam rooms.
• Assist with stocking MFM/ultrasound supplies in exam rooms.

Academic/Teaching Responsibilities 10%:

• Provide education in sonographic theory and techniques to ultrasound interns, medical students and residents.
• Participate in evaluation of medical students and residents.

Research 5%:

• Assist in collecting data and developing research projects appropriate to field.
• Assist in implementation and collection of data for faculty-initiated research.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in Medical Sonography, accreditation in sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS).
• Two (2) years (24 months) of progressively more responsible work experience in the designated area of specialty.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.