Sonographer / Women's Care of Wood County / 16 hours per week

About the role

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provide personal care and professional excellence by performing obstetric and gynecological scans and minor procedures.
• Demonstrate competence in performing all ultrasound techniques and examinations with special attention to obstetrics and gynecology scans and minor procedures.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge in use of all standard ultrasound equipment and a solid foundation in ultrasound theory.
• Ensure an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination; consult with others as necessary to obtain a complete clinical history.
• Demonstrate competence in all areas of ultrasound positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors; operate all ultrasound equipment and select and modify technical factors as needed.
• Always check patient’s identification before any procedure; verify information with the requisition and patient chart.
• Thoroughly explain the procedure to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety; address patient concerns; explain, instruct and communicate the nature of the ultrasound procedure.
• Maintain proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practice aseptic techniques; wash hands before and after each patient contact; strictly obey isolation and infection control procedures.
• Complete employer-provided education on bloodborne pathogens (OSHA Class A) and properly use PPE, work practice controls, and engineering controls.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of an approved school of diagnostic ultrasound or equivalent experience accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• License: None.
• Experience: Must have experience in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN).
• Certification: BLS certification within 90 days of hire; ARDMS certification, or certification obtained within 18 months of hire date.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Two (2) years