Fertility Sonographer

Advocate Health•Green Bay, WI

12d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Fertility Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular, and/or cardiac procedures and studies, differentiating normal from pathological findings. The role involves reviewing medical records, patient history, laboratory results, and physician orders; obtaining relevant information from patients; and verifying requisitions against orders. The sonographer positions patients, selects transducers and technical factors, adjusts equipment to obtain appropriate images, and supports patient safety and comfort. The role also involves adapting procedures to anatomical and diagnostic information, labeling images, maintaining regulatory records, entering information into the radiology information system, documenting billing codes, identifying equipment issues, evaluating products and equipment, and communicating findings to physicians. The sonographer provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Advanced training through an accredited or approved sonography program is required. No prior experience is required. Required registrations and certifications are to be obtained within specified timeframes, unless the department leader determines they are not required. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. Hours vary Monday through Friday, with a schedule of 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; the position includes every fourth weekend and a holiday rotation. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. The position may involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

Complete advanced training beyond high school through an accredited or approved sonography program.
Obtain RDMS registration with Abdomen from ARDMS within 3 months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Obtain RDMS registration with OB/GYN from ARDMS within 3 months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Obtain one vascular credential within 3 months, unless the department leader determines it is not required: RVT from ARDMS, VS from ARRT, or RVS from CCI.
Obtain one cardiac sonography credential within 18 months, unless the department leader determines it is not required: RDCS-AE from ARDMS or RCS from CCI.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within 6 months.
Demonstrate competency in general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
Use independent judgment to accurately differentiate normal and pathological findings.
Have knowledge of aseptic techniques and adhere to department, facility, and organization policies and protocols.
Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Prioritize work, work independently, manage simultaneous assignments, and remain flexible and adaptable to change.
Be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, and push or pull with 30 pounds of force.
Be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use personal protective equipment as necessary when exposed to workplace hazards.

Responsibilities

Operate ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular, and/or cardiac procedures and studies.
Differentiate accurately between normal and pathological findings.
Review patient records, histories, laboratory results, and physician orders; obtain relevant clinical information from patients and verify requisitions against orders.
Position patients, select appropriate transducers and technical factors, and adjust factors to obtain accurate images while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Use sonographic judgment to identify, record, and adapt procedures according to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic, and imaging information.
Accurately identify and label images with the patient’s name, medical record unit number, and scan location or position.
Maintain records according to regulatory requirements, enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, and document procedure billing codes.
Identify equipment performance issues and communicate them to appropriate staff; evaluate new products and equipment for possible future use.
Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information with medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.