Diagnostic medical sonographer [h1.location_city]

Requisition ID : 2024-46227

Location : US-TX-Mckinney

Position Type : Full Time

HR Rep / Recruiter : Colin Mix

Contact : colin.mix@pediatrix.com

Responsibilities

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer provides diagnostic ultrasound tests for patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine setting. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer works independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women.

• Escorts patient and family to and from the examination room and e xplains exam to patient and family prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Acquires anatomical, pathological, and / or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintains patient charts and records, and records / processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Creates a preliminary report for physician review / signature and r eviews studies with physicians.
• Assists physician with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
• Codes appropriate for services performed.
• Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment and r ecognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintains laundry for examination rooms and adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
• Follows the accredited laboratory protocols for obtaining two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where applicable.
• Follows and complies with universal precautions, OSHA standards, safety and security training
• Rotates as needed to cover Sonographer absences.
• Performs related and other assigned duties as directed.

Qualifications

SPI registry is required, OB / GYN registry is strongly preferred.

Experience :

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents :

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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