OB Sonographer

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and therapeutic services, along with associated patient care, to support the Radiology Department’s mission of providing diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients. The role plans and performs fetal imaging procedures, monitors pregnancy complications and fetal development, maintains image quality, and supports patient comfort and understanding. It also includes collaboration with the Radiology care team, clinical instruction and student assessment, professional development, equipment reporting, and high-level disinfection of ultrasound equipment. The position is in a clinical setting and is scheduled for 20 hours per week on the day shift. It is non-exempt. The OB Sonographer Clinical Ladder offers system-wide advancement based on experience, education, certification, continuing education, leadership or supervisory skills, and demonstrated competencies. Level 1 requires no experience; subsequent levels specify increasing experience and competency requirements.

Requirements

Be eligible for Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Hold Obstetrics and Gynecology certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Follow written and verbal directions in English.
Work with people using a teamwork approach.
Prioritize work tasks and multitask.
Differentiate shades of gray on a black-and-white monitor or photograph.
Stand and walk for six to seven hours per day.
Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Be able to push an ultrasound machine for portable exams.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform fetal imaging procedures to produce sonographic images for diagnosis or treatment, following department standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Detect and monitor pregnancy complications and fetal abnormalities.
Maintain professional and technical competence as required by the organization and applicable accreditation or licensing bodies.
Review physician requests for procedure information and refer questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing a study.
Monitor fetal heartbeat, movement, and growth; produce high-quality images and identify fetal sex, weight, and size.
Maintain the confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
Assess patients’ comfort, hygiene, and range-of-motion needs and provide support accordingly.
Explain sonographic procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Promote teamwork through positive interactions with technical, support, nursing, resident, and medical staff.
Participate in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation to support efficient, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Perform as a clinical instructor in accordance with applicable sonography education program standards and procedures.
Evaluate and document student clinical performance fairly, consistently, and promptly according to educational program guidelines.
Maintain professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
Participate in in-house training and development and apply acquired skills and knowledge to job performance.
Follow applicable professional ethics, hospital and department policies, behavior standards, regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines in imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relations.
Report equipment failures promptly upon identification.
Perform high-level disinfection of ultrasound equipment according to department policy.