Job Description

Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that require independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of ultrasound in a dedicated academic women’ s health facility that serves as a regional referral center forbothhigh-risk obstetricand advanced gynecologiccare, including level 2 targeted anatomyand 3-D gynecologic ultrasounds as well as a variety of procedures.The sonographer assumes responsibility for procedures performedPerforms a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement and initiative in theutilizationof ultrasound in a dedicated perinatal and gyn facilityThe sonographer assumes responsibility for procedures performedThis position will focus onobstetrical and gynecological as neededultrasound scans

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

95%, Clinical Activities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipmentin accordance withinfectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.

• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information including records received from outside providers, hospitalsystemand EMR.

• Perform ultrasound procedures completely with independent judgement,initiativeand accuracyAssess the quality of sonographic images produced and state if there are limiting factors affecting the study. Communicate initial findings topatientin a mannerappropriate topatient’sability tocomprehendinformation.

• Accurately label each ultrasound performedComplete all preliminary ultrasound reports andassurecompleteness of all ultrasound records and follow-up with referring care providers for MAHEC patients from all Departments.

• Communicate ultrasound findings to care providersimmediatelyifindicatedby preliminary ultrasoundfindings Obtainadditionalimages aswarrantedbyscreeningexam Notify the maternal-fetalmedicinespecialist of any suspected abnormalities per protocol.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentialityin accordance withprivacy laws and organizational policies and procedures.

• Assignappropriate priorityto patient scheduling of work-ins and accommodates emergencies, if possible.

• Establish andmaintaincollaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, support staff, physicians, and other members of the health care team.

• Assistwith invasive procedures includingamniocentesis,Sono-hysterography, ultrasound guided IUDplacementand retrieval.

• Provide educational support and learning opportunities torotatingMFM fellows, OBGYN residents, and sonography students.

5%, Administrative Activities

• Attend monthly Fetal and Maternal Board conference and general officeall staffmeetings.

• Assistwith daily billing/coding responsibilities.

• Assistwith scheduling follow-up ultrasound appointments and coordinate with schedulers for patients with multiple appointment needs.

• Providereal timefeedback to and written evaluation of various learners rotating in the ultrasound unit.

• Perform and document quality control procedures for ultrasound and sterilization equipment to ensure patient safety,optimalmachine performance, and effective preventive maintenance.

• Assistwith image capture, reporting, and application preparation necessary to ensureappropriate accreditationis secured andmaintained(AIUM, AAAHC, etc.)

• Perform and document quality control procedures for ultrasound and sterilization equipment to ensure patient safety,optimalmachine performance, and effective preventive maintenance.

• Assistwith image capture and reporting to ensureappropriate accreditationis secured andmaintained(AIUM, AAAHC, etc)

This role description is a general description of the essential job functionsIt is not intended to describe all the duties theSonographermay perform.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills

Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriatelyenumerateinformation in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties, especially in complex anddifficult situations, toultimately providethe best care possibletoour patients and their families.

• Decision Making

Ability to make the mostappropriate decisionin a givensituation and thentakingthe next steps to ensureappropriateandtimelycompletion. This requires conflict resolution skills, critical thinking skills, confidencein your ability to make the right decision in most situations. This also includesabilityto prioritize your workday appropriately to ensure the most important tasks are completed on time.

• HealthCare Knowledge

Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriateThis also includes keeping up with your licensure and yearly training requirements within yourareaexpertisealong with MAHEC’sorganizational training. Finally, the ability to apply the depth of knowledgemaintainedand gained through this process in real life scenarios asappropriate

• Interpersonal Skills

Showing the ability to meetdifficult situationswith grace, professionalism, and understanding. Within your area of expertise, showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues, patients, and their family at all times, even whenitsmost difficult to do so. This is done, in part, by effective listening, being your authentic self, showing responsibility and dependability, and being patient with others.

• Organizational Values

Adherence to MAHEC’s founding principles and incorporating them every day. This includes, among others, having integrity and accountability, reverence for other cultures andequitablepractices,abilityto manage change, and displaying a clear understanding of organizational dynamics. Doing these things creates a culture where people want to dothebest for each other and gives personal ownership towards the goal of helping people in their time of need.

• Problem Solving

Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise. The wherewithal to think logically through a difficult problem and come toan appropriate resolutionfor a given issue. This helps to drive continuous improvement by thinkingthroughwhere we can improve in a novel way. Measures success by understanding where we are currently and where we want to go and then applying thosenew ideasto affect positive change.

SPECIFIED SKILLS

• COMPUTER

• Excellent skillswith imaging software,Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applicationspreferred

• FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• Spanish speaking skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands to handle or feel, reaches with hands andarms, bends, talks, and listens.

• Sometimessits,climbs, and stoops or kneelsLifts upto 50pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate.

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program

• Passed OBGYN registry

• Oneyearof clinical experience in ultrasound with at least one of those years concentratedinwomen’shealth.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oneor more years’ experience in women’s health imaging

REQUIRED LICENSES:

ARDMSor ARRT/RDMSregistration and active statusrequired

SCHEDULE:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); this is a PRN position with no set hours per weekWork hours will need to be flexiblein order torespond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

POSITION COMPENSATION:

$43.32/hour

At MAHEC , we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to AskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.