OB GYN Sonographer
Job Description
Performs high quality ultrasound exams according to the AIUM guidelines within the OB GYN Institute ultrasound department at our hospital and family health center locations. If working within MFM, performs obstetric ultrasounds on patients to include high risk patients. MFM ultrasound exams include but are not limited to, nuchal translucency, anatomy, BPP’s, growth scans, cervical lengths, MCA dopplers, UA dopplers, assisting with amniocentesis, CVS, and other procedures requested by the fetal care team. If working within GYN/REI, performs gynecologic exams and assists with procedures on patients to include but are not limited to, TA/TV pelvic ultrasounds, endometriosis studies, SIS and HyCOSy procedures, IVF monitoring’s, transfers and early OB scans. Accurately completes reports, communicates findings and assists physicians with procedures. Teach and train sonographers, students, fellows, and residents and attends educational department meetings.
Responsibilities:
- Performs OB/GYN ultrasound exams in accordance with lab standards and guidelines.
- Reviews patient history prior to exam.
- Communicates exam process to patients.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Works closely with the physicians and communicate findings.
- Monitor templates/schedule for ultrasound appointments.
- Ensures emergent ultrasounds are done in a timely manner.
- Completes end of day transmission of images and archive.
- Assures proper function of ultrasound equipment and notifies vendor or clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.
- Adequately clean equipment and stock linen and supplies.
- Participate in lab meetings, quality assurance, and educational processes.
- Assists staff and fellows in research projects.
- Maintain knowledge in the field and specialty, and equipment.
- Assists in training new hires, students, fellows, and residents.
- Assists with orienting new employees to the equipment, department procedures, and scanning guidelines.
- Rotate to sites as needed within the Institute.
- Assists in new investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Maintains knowledge in the field and CME’s.
- RDMS must be maintained in good standing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Education requirement: Graduate of an accredited school in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and in good standing.
Certifications:
- Certifications required: Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Must obtain RDMS registry in OB/GYN within 1 year of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (American Heart Association).
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- 1 year OB GYN Women's Health ultrasound experience or 3 years of ultrasound experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete at least five patient exams in each of the 9 OB/MFM competencies and at least five patient exams in each of the 9 GYN/REI competencies within 6-months of hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires standing and walking to extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
- Must be able to travel and get to scheduled locations.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
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