Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Per Diem - TMCObstetrics

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Per Diem - TMCObstetrics

Job Category:
Allied Health

Schedule:

Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

The TMCObstetrics offices specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Each patient receives individualized care with compassion and respect by highly skilled staff and clinical providers. We are proud to be able to offer our patients lab services, genetic counseling, ultrasounds, diabetic education, and high risk OB care. We work from 8am to 5 pm Monday – Friday. We are seeking a team member to join our family providing superior patient care in a supportive environment.

SUMMARY:

General Sonographers utilize high-frequency sound waves and use of special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities. Vascular Sonographers utilize high-frequency sound waves to perform non-invasive ultrasound studies to identify vascular abnormalities and inform appropriate health care providers of preliminary data. Inform patients about testing procedures. Cardiac Sonographers/Echo utilize high-frequency sound waves to perform non-invasive ultrasound procedures of the heart to assess the function as well as the structures of the heart in adult and geriatric patients.

OB Sonographers utilize high-frequency sound waves and use special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body and/or fetus for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Utilizes high-frequency sound waves and uses special camera equipment to produce images of the inner human body and/or fetus for the identification and diagnosis of abnormalities. Assists physician in such procedures as amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling; determines angle for puncture and assists as necessary while maintaining sterile techniques. Performs routine obstetric ultrasound cases independently and is able to perform obstetric ultrasound cases with complexities under the supervision of the experienced Sonographer.

OB Sonographers must have reasonable knowledge in various fetal conditions and anomalies as well as an understanding of contributing high‑risk maternal factors.

Cleans the equipment and probe after each patient and disinfects the TEE probe after each procedure, making sure to adhere to safety, environmental, and infection control policies and procedures as set forth by the hospital and the department.

Explains the procedure, answers patient questions and addresses their concerns.

Assists medical staff during special procedures.

Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, explains procedures and comforts patients.

Abstracts relevant information from the patients’ clinical record and obtains additional information if necessary; verifies prescription, diagnosis, patient identification and chart.

Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.

Maintains sonographic and other equipment in efficient operating order; assists with preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis.

Performs advanced tests with portable equipment in patients’ rooms when necessary.

Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data; observes patient for any unusual reactions or events.

Cleans instruments on fixed and movable equipment associated with surgical sonography activities.

Operates specialized equipment to calibrate and record test results; prepares room and equipment for patient; and instructs hospital personnel and students on examination procedures, evaluation of results, equipment maintenance and calibration, as well as anatomy and physiology pertaining to exam and principles utilized by equipment.

Assists in inventory control and ordering supplies.

Takes call responsibilities as needed in department.

Adheres to TMC organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school providing a sonography program.

EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year of diagnostic medical sonography…