OBGYN Sonographer

Wayne State University Physician Group · Detroit

About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:

Perform ultrasound procedures on patients.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works in the OB-GYN department
Operate ultrasound equipment on patients to produce and record images of specific body areas as requested by physicians
Explain procedures to patients
Report results to physicians; notify physicians regarding concerns/significant findings/results
Record/upload ultrasound results/reports in the electronic medical record
Clean/sterilize sonographic equipment
Assess/troubleshoot and repair or arrange for repair/servicing of sonographic equipment
Schedule/confirm appointments with patients
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in research projects and studies
Participate in training of fellows/students
Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education and/or Experience:

Associate’s degree in Medical Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program required
Certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
1-2 years Sonographer experience required

Skills and Abilities Required:

Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)
Good analytical and judgment skills
Ability to use computer software programs and systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time

Safety Requirements:

Compliance with departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures
Mandatory TB test annually (based on Department guidelines)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, stooping/kneeling, bending
Ability to lift up to10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Close vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust vision focus
Use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Operate in a hospital, medical center or clinic setting
Routinely use a variety of medical ultrasound instruments and equipment
Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Work Schedule:

40-hour workweek
Hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department
May require travel to off-site locations
May require on-call duty and the ability to work outside of scheduled work hours when the need arises

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

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