Lead OB/GYN Sonographer

About the Role

Performs advanced Obstetric and Gynecology Ultrasound procedures to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Provides Quality assurance assistance to Supervisor for OB/GYN imaging and preliminary reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for diagnosis or treatment, adhering to department standards.
• Reviews physician requests and consults with maternal fetal medicine specialists or referring physicians before performing studies.
• Consults with physicians regarding significant or abnormal sonography findings.
• Assists department physicians with invasive procedures requiring sonography.
• Produces and archives images of optimal quality using the reporting system.
• Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Assesses and supports patients’ needs related to comfort, hygiene, and range of motion.
• Educates patients about sonographic procedures and answers questions.
• Adheres to professional codes of ethics, policies, and regulations.
• Provides preliminary reports to ordering providers.
• Submits biomedical and IT tickets as needed.
• Promotes teamwork with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
• Engages in problem-solving, crisis management, and systems implementation.
• Acts as a clinical instructor for sonography education programs.
• Evaluates and documents student clinical performance.
• Maintains professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
• Supervises, delegates, and monitors functions of the ultrasound division.
• Assists in sonographer image evaluations and ensures timely ultrasound readings.
• Supports implementation of ultrasound services at new clinics.
• Develops ultrasound protocols for consistency across clinical sites.
• Identifies equipment needs and coordinates with supervisors and administrators.
• Assists with AIUM accreditation and quality assurance.
• Provides sonographer continuing education and supports OB/GYN sonographer development.
• Acts as a mentor and preceptor for new sonographers.

Requirements

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification through ARDMS.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology certification through ARDMS.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Five (5) years of experience as an OB Sonographer.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions in English.
• Strong teamwork and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a clinical setting.

Physical Requirements

• Differentiate shades of gray on black and white monitors or photographs.
• Stand and walk for six to seven hours daily.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Push ultrasound machines for portable exams.

Working Environment

Clinical setting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Non-Exempt
Location: 6040 University Town Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia