Ultrasound Tech

BHS•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lexington Ob/Gyn is seeking an Ultrasound Tech for a 32-hour per week position. The role involves coordinating the delivery of health care services to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, establishing and maintaining standards of care in Ultrasound sciences, and exercising professional judgment. The position also involves assuring appropriate patient care management, adjusting daily operations to meet changing work environment needs, and addressing staff competencies, schedules, and educational needs. If working with Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians, nuchal translucency certification is preferred or must be obtained within the first year of employment. The role requires proficiency in performing various studies including Biophysical Profile, Complete Obstetric Ultrasound, Limited Obstetric Ultrasound, Multiple Gestation Ultrasound, Transvaginal (cervical length) Ultrasound, and Pelvic Ultrasound.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Holds current credentials as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate.
Nuchal translucency certification preferred (or obtained within the first year of employment) if working with Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree from an OB-GYN Ultrasound program preferred (Certificate or Degree as long as registry eligible).

Responsibilities

Coordinates the delivery of health care services to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Establishes and maintains standards of care in Ultrasound sciences.
Exercises professional judgment in performance of duties.
Assures appropriate patient care management and adjusts daily operations to meet the needs of a changing work environment.
Involved with staff competencies, schedules, and educational needs.
Performs Biophysical Profile.
Performs Complete Obstetric Ultrasound.
Performs Limited Obstetric Ultrasound.
Performs Multiple Gestation Ultrasound.
Performs Transvaginal (cervical length) Ultrasound.
Performs Pelvic Ultrasound.