"Medical Sonographer Specialist (4617)"

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

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Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Prepares patients for ultrasound examination/procedure including the paperwork. This involves using the EHR to appropriately gather pertinent information.
• Assist attending physician in the performance of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound guided procedures and examinations.
• Staffs various ultrasound satellite sites based on clinic needs.
• Works varied hours based on clinic needs.
• Completes the sonographer's portion of the imaging report with accurate information, including CPT codes for billing purposes.
• Makes recommendations regarding ultrasound patient care as relates to sonography and education.
• Assists with chart prep for the ultrasound and maternal fetal medicine clinic.
• Assists with cleaning of ultrasound equipment and exam rooms.
• Assists with stocking MFM/ultrasound supplies in exam rooms.
• Provides education in sonographic theory and techniques to ultrasound interns, medical students and residents.
• Participates in evaluation of medical students and residents.
• 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.