Specialty Ultrasonographer-Center for Maternal & Fetal Care

General Summary

Principal Job Functions

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Performs ultrasound procedures to include obstetrical, gynecological, interventional, and vascular studies related to Obstetrics.
• Uses sterile techniques, performs sterilization of instruments and maintains documentation of instrument sterilization.
• Optimally demonstrates patient/fetal anatomy through proper positioning and transducer selection.
• Competently operates all ultrasound equipment and support systems.
• Utilizes patient files to review patient history and provide accurate documentation of studies; maintains patient confidentiality.
• Properly cares for and images patients of all ages.
• Captures and coordinates exams within the office and with other departments to provide expedient and complete care; communicates with coworkers, patients, and families to assure quality patient care.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment as necessary; notifies Office Manager of equipment problems and calls appropriate service vendors as needed.
• Keeps work area properly supplied.
• Performs the day-to-day functioning of the office, including answering phones, patient scheduling, charge entry and computer entry.
• Maintains a file of interesting cases for conference/teaching purposes.
• Responsible for mentoring of students.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Graduation of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program required.
• Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification with certification in abdomen and OB/GYN required within three (3) months of hire date.
• Must be able to follow American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) guidelines to ensure continued office certification.
• Two (2) years of clinical abdomen and OB/GYN ultrasound experience desired.

Other Credentials / Certifications

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.