Sonographer​/Women's Care of Wood

Position: Sonographer / Women's Care of Wood County / 16 hours per week
Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.

Sonographer / Women's Care of Wood County / 16 hours per week Under general supervision, the sonographer provides personal care and professional excellence by performing obstetric and gynecological scans, and minor procedures. This individual must have experience in OB/GYN and hold ARDMS certification. They must possess a strong desire to be a part of a team and willing to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality at all times in our nurturing, patient-centered culture.

It is preferred that this individual have 3D/4D scanning experience. EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS RULE UNDER OSHA:
Class A - All job classifications in Class A have reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from performance of an employee's duties. Employees are expected to complete appropriate employer provided education and to properly use PPE, Work Practice Controls and Engineering Controls.
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* Job Duties:

*** Consistently demonstrates competence in performing all ultrasound techniques and examinations with special attention to obstetrics and gynecology scans, and minor procedures.
* Demonstrates skill and knowledge in use of all standard ultrasound equipment and a solid foundation in ultrasound theory.
* Always ensures that an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination to be performed; regularly consults with others as necessary to obtain a complete clinical history.
* Demonstrates competence in all areas of ultrasound positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors; operates all ultrasound equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed.
* Always checks patient’s identification before any procedure is performed; verifies information with the requisition and patient chart.
* Always thoroughly explains the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety; addresses patients concerns about the procedure; explains, instructs and communicates to patients the nature of ultrasound procedure.
* Always maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques; always washes hands before and after each patient contact; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.  
** Requirements
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* Education:

Completion of an approved school of diagnostic ultrasound or equivalent experience accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
License:  None

Experience:

None Certification:
* BLS within 90 days of hire
* ARDMS certified, or certification obtained within 18 months of hire date
** Preferred
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* Education:

None License:  None

Experience:

* Two (2) years of relevant experience
* WCWC Sonographer- 3 (Three years) in an OB//GYN office

Certification:
None  
** Benefit

Summary:

** Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state-of-the-art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:
* Great health, dental and vision plans
* Competitive wages
* Prescription drug coverage
* Flexible spending accounts
* Life insurance w/AD&D
* Generous short term and long-term disability plans
* Employer-matched 403(b)
* Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan
* Vacation and Holiday time
* Generous tuition reimbursement
* And a lot more!