OB/GYN Sonographer

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

10d

About The Position

The Specialty Sonographer provides direct and indirect quality patient care while supporting quality, safety, customer service, and stewardship. The role performs specialty sonograms in obstetrics and gynecology and conducts scans in compliance with regulatory requirements and department processes. The sonographer verifies patient identity, reviews exam orders, performs procedure protocols, produces images that meet quality standards, and completes required documentation and charges. The position also includes patient positioning, medication preparation and administration within scope of practice, infection-control practices, and maintaining clean, stocked, and disinfected equipment and exam rooms. The role may require travel to various facilities within and beyond the county perimeter, including use of a personal vehicle. A hire-on bonus of $5,000 and relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Sonography, or Cardiovascular program.
Registration through ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI.
Hold one of the listed credentials, or obtain one within two years of becoming registry eligible: RCCS, RCES, RCIS, RCS, RDCS (AE), RDCS (FE), RDCS (PE), RDMS (AB) (OB/GYN), RDMS (BR), RDMS (FE), RDMS (PS), ARRT (BS), ARRT (S), ARRT (VS), RVT (VT), or RVS.
Hold an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintain it.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office Outlook and Word.
Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
Ability to assess and interpret data.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and physicians with varying levels of understanding.
Flexibility to work evening or weekend shifts as needed.
Ability to meet the stated moderate physical requirements, including frequent movement and occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Prior sonography work experience.

Responsibilities

Verify two forms of patient identification for every patient and procedure.
Complete required written and electronic documentation, including patient history, pregnancy information, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, and PACS records.
Ensure charges are complete and accurate for procedures and supplies used.
Review exam orders in medical charts and prescriptions before performing exams.
Perform procedure protocols and produce images consistent with image quality standards while following applicable healthcare regulations and The Joint Commission standards.
Position patients using appropriate techniques.
Identify, prepare, and administer medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Maintain productivity as determined by leadership.
Use aseptic and sterile techniques in accordance with infection-control guidelines and policies.
Clean and disinfect equipment before each patient encounter and promptly report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, associates, and management.
Keep exam rooms clean, neat, stocked, and disinfected.