Per Diem Sonographer
Company: Pediatrix
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: 2024-44506Location: US-CA-Long BeachPosition
Type: Per DiemHR Rep / Recruiter: Colin MixContact:
colin.mix@pediatrix.comResponsibilitiesThe Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer provides diagnostic ultrasound tests for patients. The
diagnostic medical sonographer works with other members of the
healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women
- Prepares patients for ultrasound examination.
- Prepares patients for physicians.
- Explains procedures to the patient prior to the commencement of
the testing and provides patient education related to medical
ultrasound.
- Explains procedures to assure cooperation and optimum test
results.
- Ensures the appropriate consent and/or declinations are
obtained.
- Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records
anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for
interpretation by a physician.
- Assists physician during invasive procedures requiring
ultrasound guidance.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains patient charts and records, and records and processes
sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the
procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
- Code appropriately for services performed; submit completed
billing work sheets daily.
- Notify Patient Service Associate of additional services
performed which require authorization.
- Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment.
Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective
action.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound
supplies.
- Maintain archives/records scans.
- Maintains effective working relationships with patients,
medical staff and the public.
- Acts in a non-directive, non-judgmental manner, recognizing an
individual's religious, ethical, and moral opinions/beliefs.
- Recognizes ethical, legal and professional issues inherent in
providing care to pregnant women, infants and children.
- Comply with safety and security training and OSHA
standards/regulations.
- Complete all required Compliance Training.
- Participates in staff development, in-service workshops and
educational activities.
- Participates in professional development activities and
meetings
- Maintains professional affiliations.
- Performs other assigned duties as directed.Qualifications
- An individual must possess a current/valid certification in
diagnostic ultrasound.
- Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two
(2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year
on-the-job training in ultrasonography, or completion of an
approved ultrasonography educational program.
- Maintain or be eligible for certification the American
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
- Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to
fulfill accreditation requirements.Benefits and
CompensationBenefits for Full Time employee and qualified
dependents:
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term disability options
- Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Long Term Care (LTC)
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) *Part Time Regular employee
classifications also receive this benefit.** Available to part-time
regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over. The
expected pay for the position ranges from $37.00 - $62.00 per hour.
The actual pay range will be computed based on years of relevant
experience.About Us Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is
the nation's leading provider of physician services.
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. Specialties include
obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by
more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary
and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based
care is bolstered by significant investments in research,
education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The
physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology
practice and today provides its highly specialized and often
critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated
physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. Please Note:
Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common.
All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the
Pediatrix Careers site: .Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran
status.#NCL#CLPlease see job descriptionPI239653567
Keywords: Pediatrix, Long Beach , Per Diem Sonographer, Healthcare , Long Beach, California
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