Sonographer Maternal Fetal Medicine

HealthPartners is hiring a .85 FTE Sonographer to work at our Woodbury and St. Paul OBGYN clinics. 

REQUIRED:

Credentialing by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in OB/Gyn.  Or 

Registry eligible graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Ultrasound Program to attain appropriate credentialing of specialty within one year from graduation

NT & echo (fetal echocardiogram) certification and/or equivalent training required.

Written and oral communications skills

PREFERRED:

One year experience in OB/Gyn and knowledge of relative anatomy

Experience working in perinatal high risk OB setting is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some lifting may be required. May need to travel from one clinic to another to perform job functions.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members.

Provide high quality exams with minimum errors. 

Ensure high quality patient care while working cooperatively with physicians and co-workers. 

Ensure patient confidentiality.

Implement professional standards at all times using independent judgment as needed when necessary to depart from established techniques.

Act as a resource for other staff.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

An MFM Sonographer’s evaluation will be based on their performance in the following areas:

Accountabilities:

Performance is up to standard when the Sonographer:

Selects proper technical factors and operates equipment in a safe, effective manner, ensuring established protocol for quality control.

Documents and processes reports, organizes CDs or current image storage technologies, organizes VCR tapes/films, reviews finished exams for completeness, assists Sonologist/Maternal Fetal Medicine & specialty consulting clinicians with viewing and report of exams.

Keeps accurate records and statistics of all exams for Quality Control and patient outcomes.

Ensures an organized, safe and professional environment.

Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy. Uses independent judgment for exam comprehensives.

Is informed and knowledgeable regarding new technology. Implements new technology in department.

Follows strict OSHA standards in all areas, specifically in regards to cleaning equipment, transducers, along with documentation.

Contacts patients and referring providers and Maternal Fetal Medicine & specialty consulting clinicians as needed, e.g., results, follow-up, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Sonographer and/or Sonologist.

Technical:

Performance is up to standard when the Sonographer:

Demonstrates clinical competence in using correct processes to provide care to patients and their families.

Implements established HealthPartners policies and procedures.

Provides support to patients and their families.

Documents patient information accurately and completely and keeps records regarding clinical practice.

Follows the imaging protocols set forth by their respective department.

Shares information with other members of the health care team.

Uses interdisciplinary resources to enhance own decision-making.

Solves problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the HealthPartners team.

Uses appropriate systems, automated or manual, to obtain patient information and schedule appointments.

Education:

Performance is up to standard when the Sonographer:

Engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching in terms of understanding and application.

Participates in patient care conferences, in-services and educational programs in the HealthPartners systeml and community.

Develops new opportunities, tools, and methods of learning/teaching.

Maintains ARDMS/CCI/ARRT Registration by completing required continuing education.

Leadership:

Performance is up to standard when the Sonographer:

Serves as a role model in the enhancements of practice and professional conduct.

Demonstrates flexibility in performing additional responsibilities to contribute to the improvements in patient care and the functioning of the care unit and other support services.

Provides support to professional and technical staff.

Formulates and attains personal and professional goals which promote individual growth, the care unit philosophy and the HealthPartners mission.

Demonstrates ability to assess and problem solve.

Serves as a catalyst for improving standards of practice.

Demonstrates positive verbal communication and listening skills with internal and external customers.

Delegates appropriately and remains accountable for safe delivery of that delegated care.

Professionalism:

Performance is up to standard when the Sonographer:

Acts as a patient advocate.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Selects and participates in appropriate professional conferences, workshops and continuing education and communities.

Participates in and utilizes research appropriate to clinical setting to improve patient care.

Remains accountable for the efficient use of time, material and human resources.

Assists with the updating of current, and development of new procedures as appropriate.

Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, goals and values of HealthPartners.

Organizational Behaviors:

Performance is up to standard when the Sonographer:

Shows interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the HealthPartners system.

Provides honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accepts and supports final decision.

Identifies and works to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner. Focusing on solving and identifying the problem.

Effectively shares job knowledge with new employees.

Places team goals above own interests.

Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Sonographer, Radiology Supervisor and / or Sonologist.

Reads department and HealthPartners e-mail daily to keep up with changes.

Has read department requirements, e.g., policy manual review, OSHA, etc., annually, as required.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

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