MFM Sonographer Lead Full Time Days - CommonSpirit Health

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024).

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Mental Health resources for you and your family
• Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
• Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
• Employer Discounts
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
• Sign-on Bonuses up to $15,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and its awards and recognitionshere.

The Technical Lead Sonographer is primarily responsible for supporting the Practice Manager(s) with ultrasound quality/safety and technology of imaging performed in the MFM and OBGYN offices of CHI SJH Medical Group. The Technical Lead sonographer will also assist with the strategic planning and growth of imaging services and relationship management with our collaborators.  As a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification required) this position spends 75% of the time on an annual basis performing the functional duties of a Sonographer, performing obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. The Technical Lead Sonographer will assume responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of the ultrasound equipment and reporting software.

• Member of Quality Team, over-see Team Competencies, oversee accreditation tracking and maintenance.
• Point of Contact for technology service requests, both software and hardware, and all service and maintenance.
• Oversee Reading Physician reports and ensures timely signoff
• Perform analytics using reporting software as needed for quality/safety and compliance.
• Produce high quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam.
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provide the best image quality for documentation. 
• Document all applicable patient and procedure data consistently and correctly. 
• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings that may affect the sonographic examination. 
• Explain procedures adequately to patients to maximize patient comfort and cooperation. 
• Appropriate monitoring during all phases of procedure with special care taken to insure patient emotional and physical well-being. 
• Schedule and coordinate tests and prepare and maintain operational logs, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.