Medical Associates Clinic is hiring an Ultrasonographer to join their Radiology team! This person should enjoy a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking, and working with our excellent sonography team to provide high quality patient care. New or experienced sonographers are welcome to apply!
Schedule: Sonographers cover 3-4 nine hour shifts per week during normal business hours (7a-5p), Monday through Friday. Full time and part time schedules available. No weekends, No Evenings, No Holidays, No Call!
Location: East Campus (1000 Langworthy) and West Campus (1500 Associates Drive)
Full Time Benefits Package Includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) + additional annual Profit Sharing
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
The Position:
- Scan appropriate areas of the body and produce images as requested by the ordering physician; recognize and understand the pathophysiologic changes as detected by ultrasound to perform preliminary assessment for the interpreting radiologist/physician.
- Perform and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered inclusive of pertinent clinical indications; review exam procedure with the patient and answer any pertinent questions related to the exam.
- Review images for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness; process and store images for physician interpretation and permanent archiving.
- Assist radiologist and other physicians in the performance of interventional/invasive procedures; practice sterile and aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Perform necessary equipment calibrations and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer; monitor and maintain appropriate supplies for the department.
- Complete all other assigned projects and duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with outstanding communication, excellent teamwork skills, three or more years of experience, and some Cerner and PACS experience.
Education: Equivalent to a college degree. Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Experience in Breast, Vascular, Abdominal and OB/GYN imaging is desirable.
Other Skills: Ultrasound units/equipment, PACS, Cerner, table, wheelchair, Hoyer lift and interventional/invasive instruments.
Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.