Policy Name Sonographer Job Description and Responsibilities
Department OB/GYN
Effective Date
Last Revision
Policy Owner Clinic Manager

Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient care involves a team of clinical and nonclinical staff interacting with patients and working to achieve patient-centered care. Job descriptions and responsibilities of the care team emphasize a team-based approach to patient care and promote training of team members to meet the highest level of function allowed by state law.
Procedure: The job description and responsibilities are defined for Sonographer in the OB/GYN department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:
Job Title OB/GYN Sonographer
Job Description
The Sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves to produce ultrasound images and related data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis and perform other duties as listed below.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and involves frequent telephone contact, as well as face-to-face communication with patients. Interactions with others in constant and interruptive. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to medical practice. Varied activities including walking, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), stooping, assisting patients and sitting for extended periods of time may occur. Also, occasional stress from multiple responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Represent MMC in a courteous and professional manner
Greet guests and incoming calls in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner
Be at your workstation on time and prepared to start the day
Be flexible when asked to stay past your scheduled work time (as needed) to accommodate the needs of patients
Provide prompt, efficient, and accurate patient service
Meet or exceed patient, doctor, and staff expectations through a cooperative, teamwork approach
Set up equipment and exam room and prepare patient for examination
Obtain, review, and retrieve pertinent patient history, physical exam, and supporting clinical data to facilitate the physician in determining a diagnosis
Properly perform diagnostic procedures by producing, assessing, and evaluating ultrasound images and related data used by physicians
Provide the interpreting physician with an oral or written summary of technical findings at the discretions of the physician
Complete all necessary paperwork and assist with proper coding
Keep clinic and exam rooms clean and sanitized
Follow all patient safety guidelines
Maintain necessary stock
Sterilize and clean equipment after use and report any equipment difficulties or failures
Utilize the Electronic Medical Record for all patient interactions and communication
Be knowledgeable and adhere to OSHA guidelines and MMC policies and procedures
With instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned

Required Skills

Excellent customer service skills
Strong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers, providers, and patients
Ability to conduct daily functions in an appropriate, professional, and compassionate manner
Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner
Teamwork attitude
Flexibility to respond to changing demands
Ability to react calmly and competently in stressful situations
Effectively utilize computer systems and programs that are necessary to complete daily tasks

Education/Experience Requirements - Current RDMS licensure
MMC Vision, Mission, and Values
Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.

Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.

Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.

A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system
Responsive to patient and community needs
Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care
Professional, ethical and socially responsible
Team-oriented management and leadership
A positive, open and responsive work setting
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve, as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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