Per Diem Sonographer

Job Summary:

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed in this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The sonographer role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services specific to the Obstetrical and Gynecological specialty. The sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professionais standards.

Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures. 
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination. 
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. 
• Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.” 
• Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures. 
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures. 
• Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. 
• Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional. 
• As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician. 
• Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination. 
• Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards. 
• Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer. 
• Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team.
• Properly code procedures and ultrasounds performed to aid in reimbursement for services. 

Required education and experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. 

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: 

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of an accredited Ultrasound Technician program. 
• NT Certification.
• Current registry in The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (OB/GYN Certification is a plus).

Minimum Experience Required: 

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong technical skills in relation to ultrasonic medical equipment (Specifically, GE).
• Participation in continued learning.
• Proficient in current EMR system (Epic).