Medical Sonographer Specialist

Job Description

The individual in this position is responsible for providing sonography services and procedures for patients at all SIU ultrasound sites.

Examples of Duties

Administrative Responsibilities 5%:

• Provide assistance in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating fetal and gynecologic evaluation policies, reporting/recording devices, procedures and equipment.
• Make recommendations regarding need for change in sonogram equipment, commodities and supplies.
• Participate in selection of educational materials for distribution to patients, referring physicians, etc.
• Make recommendations regarding ultrasound patient care as relates to sonography and education.
• Assist with physician reporting of sonogram reports.

Clinical Patient Care Duties 80%:

• Conduct standard and advanced sonographic exams on Ob/Gyn patients, both in assistance to physician and independently.
• Conduct advanced ultrasounds on high-risk Maternal Fetal Medicine patients.
• Prepare patients for ultrasound examination/procedure including the paperwork.
• Assist attending physician in the performance of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound guided procedures and examinations.
• Staff various ultrasound satellite sites based on clinic needs.
• Work varied hours based on clinic needs.
• Complete the sonographer's portion of the imaging report with accurate information, including CPT codes for billing purposes.
• Make recommendations regarding ultrasound patient care as relates to sonography and education.
• Assist with chart prep for the ultrasound and maternal fetal medicine clinic.
• Assist with cleaning of ultrasound equipment and exam rooms.
• Assist with stocking MFM/ultrasound supplies in exam rooms.

Academic/Teaching Responsibilities 10%:

• Provide education in sonographic theory and techniques to ultrasound interns, medical students and residents.
• Participate in evaluation of medical students and residents.

Research 5%:

• Assist in collecting data and developing research projects appropriate to field.
• Assist in implementation and collection of data for faculty-initiated research.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in Medical Sonography, accreditation in sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS).
• Two (2) years (24 months) of progressively more responsible work experience in the designated area of specialty.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.