OB/GYN Ultrasonographer - as needed
About The Position
The Ultrasound Technologist performs OB/GYN ultrasound examinations on incoming patients and responds to questions and concerns about exam procedures while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information. The technologist is responsible for daily ultrasound lab operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance and failure reporting, and quality assessment. The role calls for maintaining high medical-ethics standards and pursuing continued learning as the field, diseases, and procedures evolve. The technologist uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to produce diagnostic images, follows established protocols, documents care within scope of practice, and educates patients and families about procedures. The position also involves evaluating image quality and captured images, presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, sterilizing the room, performing equipment quality-control measurements, and keeping adequate supplies available. The technologist follows applicable regulatory and accrediting standards as well as Riverside Health System policies and procedures, and reports variances.
Requirements
- Upon hire, hold either American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RDMS (OB or AB) certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography (S or BS) certification.
- Upon hire, hold CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
Nice To Haves
- Ultrasound experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform OB/GYN ultrasound examinations independently according to established protocols and procedures.
- Use imaging equipment and soundwaves to form diagnostic images and produce quality images following appropriate protocols.
- Provide and maintain clinical documentation within scope of practice.
- Educate patients and families about the procedure and respond to patient questions and concerns.
- Evaluate image quality and interpret the captured image; present images and preliminary findings to the physician.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment, sterilize the room, perform and evaluate equipment quality-control measurements, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure functionality.
- Manage daily ultrasound lab operations and patient scheduling.
- Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of supplies and materials to prevent interruption of services.
- Report equipment failures and variances, and perform quality assessment.
- Maintain confidentiality of personal health information and adhere to medical ethics, regulatory and accrediting standards, and RHS policies and procedures.
- Pursue ongoing learning to build knowledge of the field, diseases, and evolving procedures.
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