OB GYN Sonographer - OB/GYN Institute

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. As a Sonographer in the OB/GYN Institute, you will perform high-quality ultrasound exams in accordance with AIUM guidelines across hospital and Family Health Center locations. In this role, you will support Maternal–Fetal Medicine by conducting advanced obstetric imaging for high-risk patients and assisting with specialized procedures, or support GYN/REI by performing gynecologic and fertility-related imaging and procedure assistance. You will accurately document results, communicate findings, assist physicians during procedures, and contribute to the education of sonographers, students, fellows, and residents while participating in ongoing departmental learning. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This role may also require travel to additional sites, including North Canton, Stow, Bath, and the Green OB GYN location.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and in good standing
Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Must obtain RDMS registry in OB/GYN within one year of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Must successfully complete at least five patient exams in each of the 9 OB/MFM competencies and at least five patient exams in each of the 9 GYN/REI competencies within 6 months of hire
Requires standing and walking to extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
Must be able to travel and get to scheduled locations.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of OBGYN women’s health ultrasound experience or three years of ultrasound experience
OB GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine experience

Responsibilities

Perform high quality ultrasound exams according to the AIUM guidelines within the OB GYN Institute ultrasound department at our hospital and family health center locations.
If working within MFM: perform obstetric ultrasounds on patients to include high risk patients. MFM ultrasound exams include nuchal translucency, anatomy, BPP’s, growth scans, cervical lengths, MCA dopplers, UA dopplers, assisting with amniocentesis, CVS, and other procedures requested by the fetal care team.
If working within GYN/REI: perform gynecologic exams and assist with procedures on patients including TA/TV pelvic ultrasounds, endometriosis studies, SIS and HyCOSy procedures, IVF monitoring, transfers and early OB scans.
Accurately complete reports, communicate findings and assist physicians with procedures.
Teach and train sonographers, students, fellows, and residents and attend educational department meetings.
Review patient history prior to exam.
Communicate exam process to patients.
Ensure patient comfort and safety.
Monitor templates/schedule for ultrasound appointments.
Ensure emergent ultrasounds are done in a timely manner.
Complete end of day transmission of images and archive.
Rotate to sites as needed within the Institute.
Assist in new investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment.
Maintain knowledge in the field and CMEs.
RDMS must be maintained in good standing.