Job Description

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Sonographer for a client in Green Bay, WI . Our client is a well-known and highly respected health care company seeking bright, tech-savvy talent. Join a strong, innovative, and growing team with impressive employee perks.

Shift: 8hr Day Shift (40)

Shift Information: 700a-330p, 730a-400p, 800a-430p or 830a-500p

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: None

Holiday Requirements: None

Floating Requirements: No

Patient Service Area (PSA) DNU: North Wisconsin

Job description summary: Performs gynecological and obstetric ultrasounds under the direction of the OB/GYN providers. Communicates results of diagnostic examinations to the interpreting physician.

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform gynecological and obstetric procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.
• Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Competency in all gynecological and obstetric sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
• Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and organization policies and protocols.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Shifts vary Monday thru Friday from 7a-330p, 730a-4p, 8a-430p and 830a-5p.

About MARS Solutions Group: MARS Solutions Group is a contingent staffing firm with access to a wide variety of jobs at various clients across the country. We operate with the consultant's best interests in mind and align them with roles that match their skills, aspirations, and interests. MARS values our relationships with consultants. Therefore, we will stay in touch throughout the duration of the contract to ensure the job is going well and that the role meets their career development needs.

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