Location
Alexandria, VA | United States
Job description
Vision
Whole Woman’s Health transforms how people experience abortion care in this country. We stand in the light, fiercely dedicated to providing fabulous abortion care that puts patients first.
Mission Whole Woman’s Health provides fabulous abortion care, free from the shame and stigma that often accompanies sexual health in this country. Our patients can count on us for medical expertise, heartfelt compassion, informed consent, and trust. We are deeply committed to growth and innovation, and we cultivate a dynamic, rigorous, learning corporate culture. Our patients’ hopes and dreams are at the center of all we do, and we hold ourselves ultimately accountable to them.
Summary The Sonographer works directly with the attending physicians, and reports to the Clinic Manager, in order to provide the support needed to give excellent reproductive healthcare. As a member of the Whole Woman’s Health team, the ideal candidate must be committed to providing care that involves the mind, soul, heart, and body.
Essential Functions - Obstetric and gynecologic sonographers will specialize in intrauterine imaging, including gestational dating and identification of fetal development.
- Intraoperative imaging during office procedures
- Review patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
- Keep patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Comply with safety, infection control, and quality improvement polices/procedures.
- Preparing the diagnostic equipment before appointments
- Discussing the procedure and medical history with patients
- Positioning the patient to produce the highest-quality images
- Ensuring the generated images are clear and capture the necessary information
Experience and General Requirements - Obstetric and gynecologic imaging experience required
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics.
- Experience with infection control and quality improvements practices in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Skilled in communication and interpersonal interactions; able to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.
- Ability to gather and analyze patient data and explain technical procedures and results to patients in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Understanding of empathy, with the ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
Physical Requirements - Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in the office.
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs or more, be able to physically move through the office unaided.
- Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity.
Compensation/Benefits - A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- All full-time staff are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings as well as voluntary insurance offerings and company matched 401(k). All full-time staff earn personal time off and paid holidays.
- A corporate culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating, and comprised of passionate and dedicated people.
Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.
Whole Woman’s Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from women, people of color, and members of the LBGTQI community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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