OB Ultrasound Tech

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality obstetric ultrasound examinations in an outpatient clinic setting while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Performs second-trimester, anatomy, growth, biophysical profile, and limited OB exams.
• Operates, prepares, and maintains ultrasound equipment and accessories to produce diagnostic-quality images while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Documents exams accurately according to physician orders and clinic protocols.
• Recognizes, documents, and communicates observed abnormalities or anomalies to the appropriate provider.
• Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in preliminary reports for the physicians.
• Reviews patient medical history and provider instructions to determine appropriate imaging approach and equipment settings.
• Records patient’s medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
• Explains procedures to patients, addresses questions, and positions patients to obtain optimal images.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
• Adheres to HIPAA, patient record management policies, infection control, and all clinic policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent.
• Maintain or be eligible for certification as an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.
• Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience: Three years of experience performing ultrasounds is required. Minimum six (6) months experience as an ultrasound technician working in a high volume outpatient OB/GYN or MFM setting preferred.

Knowledge & Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of obstetric ultrasound principles, anatomy, and fetal development.
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and image optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of prenatal screening protocols and high-risk pregnancy indicators.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, quality improvement practices, and medical ethics.

Skills

• Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and recording patient data.
• Skill in performing and documenting OB ultrasound exams accurately and efficiently.
• Skill in identifying normal and abnormal fetal and maternal anatomy.

Abilities

• Ability to explain procedures and results to patients in a clear and friendly manner.
• Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.
• Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately.
• Ability to work collaboratively with OB providers and clinical staff.

Equipment

• Operated: Variety of Sonography equipment including ultrasound machines, transducers, gels, and computer hardware/software.

Work Environment

• Combination of exam and laboratory rooms and darkroom.
• In some situations, may work in operating room.
• Sometimes works in close quarters.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• May be standing for long periods and may have to lift/turn disabled patients.
• Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Sometimes works in close quarters.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate ultrasound equipment.

Other Requirements

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.