What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Sonography Specialist position at Washington Regional Medical System?
Position Summary
The role of the Medical Sonography Specialist reports to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for performing day-to-day sonography studies on clinic patients.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonographic examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, and policies and procedures
- Ensure safety of patients during sonographic examination
- Ensure proper positioning and utilization of scanning techniques and equipment are followed
- Conduct patient clinical assessment including reviewing patient medical history
- Ensure sonographic examination orders are complete and meet standard of medical necessity
Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited sonography program
- Licensure and Certifications: ARDMS with additional certification in OBGYN, required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a sonography role, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.