TITLE: Sonographer
HOURS PER WEEK: Part Time or Full Time, Various Hours and Location(s) TBD
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Hourly Non-Exempt Employee
BENEFITS: Set forth in the Employee Handbook
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager
EVALUATION: 90 days and annually in January
POSITION SUMMARY:
The RDMS/Sonographer provides ultrasounds and consultation and is responsible for following the best practices, policies, procedures and protocols of Choices Women’s Clinic.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- A commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior with a passion for ministry, women and the life issue.
- Active member of a Bible-believing church with consistent participation in growth opportunities.
- Full agreement with Choices Women’s Clinic Mission and Statement of Faith, Statement of Principle, and policies and procedures of the clinic.
- Holds a current medical license in the state of FL as an RDMS.
- Graduate of a 2 or 4-year medical program in Imaging.
- Preferably has clinical experience in OB/GYN sonography and women’s health.
- Dependable, stable, and capable of following through on commitments.
- Willingness, ability and confidence to follow medical policies and procedures.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Multi-Tasking abilities and flexibility.
- Self-Motivated and can work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- People and patient skills including social graces, communication, language, and friendliness.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Highly professional and maintains office professionalism/best practices at all times.
- Maintains a positive attitude and works well within a team.
- Passionate about faith and ability to share the Gospel and engage in spiritual conversations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient Care
- Review of patient file to ensure proper medical forms are correct.
- Answer any medical questions from patient or their support person when needed.
- Patient education, pregnancy testing and results, limited ultrasound, and STI and POC testing and results.
- Educate patient about abortion risks and procedures, fetal development, and importance of STI and POC testing before having an abortion procedure.
- Provide patient care as the role model for best practices and effective ministry.
- Knowledgeable about patient resources and referrals, when needed, for quality patient care.
- Take medical history prior to an ultrasound exam, and chart accordingly.
- Provide limited diagnostic ultrasound exams to medical standards of care.
- Follow procedures for timely patient follow-up.
- Maintain kindness and professionalism at all times when interacting with patients.
- Find meaningful ways to share the Gospel.
- Medical Services Operations and Management
- Work closely with Nurse Manager regarding best practices and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Review and complete patient files by the end of the day.
- Ongoing review of patient files including obtaining ultrasound reports and follow-up procedures with patients.
- Ensure that ultrasound equipment is properly operated and maintained.
- Maintain relationship and communication, when necessary, with Nurse Manager, Medical Director and Dr. reading scans when necessary.
- Assist the Nurse Manager, as needed, in the development and implementation of new and relevant medical services.
- Emergencies
- Emergency calls: refer caller to a local hospital emergency room, her own physician and/or advise to call 911.
- Medical emergency on-site: follow procedures for medical emergencies.
- Continuing Education
- Comply with state and professional licensing and continuing education requirements.
- Bi-annual renewal of BLS CPR Certification.
- Ongoing self-education of current abortion procedures and risks.
- Education webinars or training as recommended by the Nurse Manager and Executive Director.
- Public Relations
- Attend and fully participate in the special events of the ministry: Walk (Spring) and Banquet (Fall).
- Willingness to consider giving and promoting the ministry initiatives for funding the ministry.