Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This position is responsible for preparing patients and performing specialized obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound exams and procedures in accordance with physician’s orders and established protocols.
• The sonographer will prepare images and reports of the examination and results in a timely, accurate manner to facilitate diagnosis and ensure quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs specialized obstetric, fetal, and gynecologic diagnostic ultrasound examinations in order to detect fetal anomalies, evaluate fetal anatomy, and detect gynecologic anomalies using the ultrasound machine and other necessary equipment per department standards and protocols.
• Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report.
• Performs fetal monitoring tests on indicated patients.
• Assists physician in performance of invasive diagnostic or surgical procedures.
• Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care.
• Maintains practice standards as outlined in client: The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy- Sonography Practice Standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include but not limited to: ordering tests, cancelling tests, retrieval of patient information, change orders, tracking patients and images, and charging exams.
• Maintains practice standards as outlined in The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) accreditation.
• Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Other responsibilities associated with the job:

• Active Listening.
• Patient Monitoring.
• Patient Care.
• Group Problem Solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Ultrasounds.
• Patient Communication.
• Communication.
• Scheduling.
• Critical Thinking.
• Analyzing Data or Information.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ultrasound Equipment.
• Relationship Building.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program certified by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or equivalent OR an Allied Health Education program for Medical Sonography certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (JRCDMS) (required).

Work Experience:

• 2 years’ of experience with pelvic and endovaginal ultrasound, first trimester nuchal translucency, second trimester fetal anatomy scans,biophysical profile, umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery (MCA) dopplers, 3D and 4D imaging, assisting with amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, umbilical blood transfusions, and nonstress testing (required).
• At least one-year experience in OB/GYN high risk diagnostic ultrasound.
• 1-year experience in Fetal Echocardiography strongly preferred.

Licensing/Certifications:

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ROMS) or registered within one year of hire (required).
• Certified in American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OB/GYN (required).
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card required.
• For Client Healthcare: Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS OB/GYN).
• Nuchal Translucency (NT) certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.