ARDMS

Access Telecare•Dallas, TX

12d•Remote

About The Position

About Access TeleCare Access TeleCare is redefining how hospitals and health systems deliver behavioral health care—closing access gaps, improving patient outcomes, and supporting overburdened clinical teams through best-in-class telemedicine solutions. As the nation’s largest provider of telemedicine technology and acute clinical services, our Telemed IQ platform enables life-saving care across behavioral health, psychiatry, and beyond. We are proud to be the first acute telemedicine provider to earn and continuously maintain The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. We love what we do and if you want to know more about our vision, mission and values go to accesstelecare.com to check us out. About the role Access TeleCare is seeking an PRN Advanced Practice Sonographer who demonstrates a high level of proficiency in diagnostic medical sonography with a focus on maternal–fetal conditions. This role requires strong technical expertise and advanced interpretive skills. The Sonographer is responsible for performing all ultrasound studies and preparing associated documentation and reports under the supervision of an interpreting physician.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ work experience of years live-scanning in MFM office
Proven ability to navigate ultrasound PACs systems for US data and reporting
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
Proven interpersonal communication skills through various channels
Excellent organization and time management
Ability to work independently, but function as part of a team
Detail oriented
Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks with guidance
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or post graduate degree in management, education, or related field preferred
Credentials from ARDMS in OBGYN and Fetal Echocardiography preferred
FMF cervical assessment course or complete it within 6 months of hire date
Assessment in Obstetrics preferred
Certification by the Fetal Medicine Foundation for Nuchal Translucency and Nasal Bone Assessment preferred
Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
Certification by the Fetal Medicine Foundation for Nuchal Translucency and Nasal Bone Assessment preferred
Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred

Responsibilities

Image review, triage, and draft reports: Review ultrasound examinations and associated sonographer feedback from clinical locations
In instances where the review is concurrent with the real time examination, employee will provide coaching/feedback to sonographers to ensure the examination is complete and meets essential quality standards for diagnostic purposes
Employee may extend the examination as necessary for these purposes
Employee’s image reviews normally will occur after the examination has occurred
Reviews will include a comprehensive assessment of the images and associated examination/patient data (assessing quality, completeness, accuracy, artifact, etc.)
If the clinical site sonographer providers a preliminary report, employee will examine for accuracy and completeness and make corrections as appropriate
If no preliminary report is available, employee will create the report for review by the interpreting physician
Place reports of normal examinations in queue for the interpreting physician
Report examinations with abnormal or concerning results directly to the interpreting physician for expedited review
Deliver examination results to the patient or to the referring provider as the interpreting physician instructs
Quality Assurance and Education: Responsible for quality assurance (QA) measures with respect to each examination and report that employee reviews but will perform those duties under the supervision of the Clinical Program Coordinator
Discuss quality concerns and areas for improvement with the interpreting physician
Conduct education for site sonographers as needed based on the quality concerns at each facility
Education may include, but not limited to, phone calls, conference calls, or video conferences, at the time of an examination or thereafter; written feedback or instruction to sonographers; referrals to suggested reading, resources, or courses; educational presentations, either remote or on- site; protocol instruction or updates; and site visits
Other duties as assigned