MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for an Ultrasonographer to join our Team!
Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year. We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career!
We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
General Summary:
Administers skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of a physician, providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Adheres to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the diagnostic imaging area. Must be able to perform a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures. Competency and efficiency in operating various ultrasound machines and probes to achieve high quality images for detailed fetal anatomic surveys, transvaginal ultrasounds, biophysical profiles, gynecological exams, and other procedures as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in general Obstetrics/Gynecology sonography required
- Currently registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Must be OB/GYN certified with the ARDMS.
- All certifications should be current and active
- Must possess the ability to perform obstetrical and gynecological scans
- CPR certification required
- Strong organizational and communication skills necessary
- Working knowledge of office equipment
- Up to date immunizations as required by MVHC.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
Working Conditions:
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Carry up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Standing 1-2 hours at a time.
- Walking approx. 30 minutes per hour throughout the day.
- Withstanding pressure and deals with emergency situations as needed.
- Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours.
- Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adheres to Personnel Policies.
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
- Prepares patients for ultrasound examination. Explains procedures to the patient prior to the commencement of the testing and provides patient education related to medical ultrasound.
- Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data.
- Maintains patient charts and records, and records and processes sonographic data.
- Reviews patient's electronic medical records to obtain and record identifying information required for the knowledge of what is needed for the physician to make an accurate diagnosis.
- Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment. Recognize equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action. Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
- Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Creates high quality diagnostic images.
- Assists physicians in procedures as requested.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Knowledge in various fetal conditions and anomalies as well as an understanding of gynecological assessments.
- Performs calculations and measurements to appropriately focus the exam and obtain the data needed.
- Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
- Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures and to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
- Refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.
- As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
- Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
- Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
- Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician.
- Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician. Discusses abnormal scans with physicians and mutually develop a plan to address concerns.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures. Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to all patients and organizational information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Actively participates in quality improvement.
- Participates in staff meetings as required.
- Performs other job-related tasks as directed.
- Assist the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
Position details:
Full time (32 hours per week) with benefits
About MVHC:
Founded in 2008, MVHC serves as a best-in-class health care resource to ensure all members of the communities we serve have access to high-quality, affordable health care. As your "community of care," we are dedicated to serving the primary care needs of the residents in each of our convenient locations in Muskingum, Morgan, Coshocton and Guernsey counties. We are local, non-profit, and community owned. The MVHC community is comprised of more than 500 staff and providers committed to health care, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to improve the lives of residents in the communities we serve!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Why join MVHC?
At MVHC, we strive to create an environment which promotes healthy work-life balance, one that provides you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients, while maintaining your family and personal objectives. This is an exciting time of growth for MVHC where we are positioned to expand access to the communities that we serve. We hope that you will consider joining the MVHC team.
- Employee satisfaction rating of 90%
- Equal opportunity employer; selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job
- We are local, non-profit, and community owned
- We offer a team approach to patient-centered comprehensive primary care
We’ll also reward your hard work with:
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and a health savings account option for those who qualify.
- All insurance benefits are available for both employee and family, regardless of what a spouse may be offered through his/her employer.
- 401k with employer match for those who qualify.
- Paid time off plus seven paid holidays per year for those who qualify.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Life insurance voluntary benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Educational Assistance Program for those who qualify.
- Access to Credit Union.
- Wellness program:
- Ability to earn an insurance premium reduction for those who qualify.
- Fitness membership monthly stipend.
- And much more!
Thank you for considering a career with MVHC! Come join our dedicated team and see what is possible…Grow with us!
