Position Title: Ultrasound Specialist
Supervisor: Director
Program: FOL – Knights Women’s Center
Location: Tampa, FL
Work Schedule: 4 days per week, including Saturday (24 hours per week)
Job Classification: Part-Time Nonexempt
Pay Rate: $19.00
Starting Date: ASAP
Description: The Ultrasound Specialist provides support and care to clients and maintains professional standards of care, following the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Code of Ethics and in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by Catholic Charities. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director and the Program Manager, the Ultrasound Specialist is responsible for providing limited ultrasound for the Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center Program. The Ultrasound Specialist maintains a consistent life-affirming philosophy and will not refer or advise a woman to have an abortion.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
  · Successfully pass a FDLE Level II background screening.

· Valid Florida driver’s license, ability to drive van or bus and have reliable transportation.

• Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
• Evidence of deep alignment with Catholic Charities Diocese of St Petersburg, Inc Mission and Values.

· Will make a Commitment to serve all people with Respect, Compassion, and Cooperation in the spirit of a unifying God.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· The position requires a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) in good standing or comparable experience.
It is the policy of Catholic Charities to make every effort to fill position vacancies from within our organization. The Agency may also conduct simultaneous searches for job candidates outside of Catholic Charities while the vacant position is posted in order to find the most qualified candidate for the position.Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. EEO/AA/ADA Employer.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33614 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordination and provision of client services for Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center Program which include pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, and options counseling as well as information on adoption services, mentoring, educational programs, and post abortion support groups.
· Has a sincere desire to reach the abortion-vulnerable and abortion-minded woman.
· Perform limited ultrasound under the direction of the Medical Director assessing viability including multiple pregnancy and heartbeat activity.
· Complete Ultrasound Worksheets, sonogram pictures, and reports and submit to the Medical Director for review in a timely manner.
· Seek assistance of the medical director and advocates taking measures to preserve life where both a woman and her child may be saved when situations arise where a woman’s life may be at risk.
· Refer any abnormal or suspicious scan for review by a physician as soon as possible.
· Alert first responders by calling 911 if a client or the preborn child is judged to be in a life-threatening situation.
· Instruct the client to seek follow up with an OB/GYN physician as soon as possible or seek treatment at the nearest emergency room if client is experiencing severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, or other symptoms that would warrant such treatment.
· Networks and collaborates with other contacts and agencies in related fields to stay current with industry issues and advancements.
· Attends training and other educational opportunities to ensure quality of services provided (pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound, and client mentoring).
· Ensures all pertinent data is recorded according to procedures and practices for quality assurance. Including, but not limited to client assessments, referrals, and weekly staff activity reports.
· Respects confidentiality and adheres to agency guidelines.
· Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (/PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill Catholic Charities Diocese of St Petersburg, Inc Mission.