Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Technologist Sonographer

**PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE 4-5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE**

Ultrasound Technologist

Primary Accountability

Perform obstetrical, gynecological, and thyroid ultrasound services on patients under the direction of the supervisor.

The successful candidate will have ARDMS Certification and 5+ years of OB/GYN sonography experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing ultrasounds and preparing preliminary reports.
  • Ensures proper patient identification using patient identifiers per national patient safety goals
  • requirements.
  • Provides instructions to patients to prepare for the sonogram, explaining the procedure and the information to be obtained.
  • Performs ultrasound examinations on patients, deviating from regular techniques to adapt each exam to the patient or circumstance as needed.
  • Labels all images appropriately, recording patient information and scan measurements.
  • Prepares and submits preliminary reports to the supervising provider on the day the ultrasound was performed.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment and patient handling.
  • Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
  • Maintains clean examination room.
  • Operates ultrasound equipment using appropriate techniques, transducers, and ancillary equipment.
  • Learns and uses the Electronic Health Record (EPIC) and its components as required by job functions and highlighted in the policies and procedures.
  • Attends appropriate in-service training and staff meetings.
  • Documents in the EPIC under the direction of the physician.
  • Drops CPT changes under the appropriate ICD- diagnosis and enters ICD- codes.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
  • Promotes and monitors compliance with Joint Commission requirements in high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments.
  • Ensures safety and effectiveness of HLD and sterilization processes.
  • Responsible for performing high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments, as assigned.
  • Performs HLD and sterilization processes safely and effectively through adherence to manufacturer's instructions for use and evidence-based guidelines.