Sonographer Perinatal - PRN Days

Major Responsibilities

• Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate OB/GYN anatomy under investigation.
  • Provides physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well‑being.
  • Independently provides technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high‑risk OB/GYN patient.
  • Combines clinical history while performing sonographic study to summarize findings of the study and upon completion of the study has the responsibility of documenting information/action to the appropriate physician.
  • Assists physicians during invasive procedures including amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies and chorionic villi sampling.
• Documentation of patient history and results of study.
  • Reviews patient history by clinical information available from charts and one‑on‑one verbal review of clinical history with patient.
  • Summary of findings by imaging technologist must be entered onto the Perinatal computer network which requires advanced knowledge of operation of both computer hardware and software.
  • Notification of appropriate physician of summary of findings.
• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment.
  • Reports any malfunctions to the manager. If manager is unavailable, contact proper company for repairs, if needed.
  • Able to perform start‑up and shut‑down procedures on all equipment.
  • Ability to operate all ultrasound equipment in a competent manner.
  • Able to modify technical factors as situations warrants.
  • Ensures that images are labeled with patient identification properly.
  • Performs problem‑solving as situation warrants (equipment malfunction and physical limitations).
  • Handles all equipment with care.
• Delivery of patient care.
  • Responsible for the welfare and care of all patients directly under their control (implementation of immobilization devices as necessary for patient safety and comfort).
  • Introduces self and explains exam to patient.
  • Reconfirms patient identification with the two patient IDs and verified procedure requested.
  • Uses scripting when required.
  • Maintains positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette.
  • Professional manner must be displayed in relating to patients, physicians, family members, etc. at all times.
• Displays competent understanding of patient positioning and image critique.
  • Ability to competently position patients for all ultrasound exams.
  • Perform problem‑solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioning.
  • Competent to perform film reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam.
  • Has minimal amount of repeat work.
• Participates in professional development.
  • Attends continuing education seminars and keeps abreast of current literature.
  • Maintains professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification.
  • Attends departmental meetings.
  • Maintains required amount of CME credits for ARDMS.
  • Participates in problem‑solving that would improve quality for the department.
  • Maintains CPR certification.
  • Provides directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.
• Other Duties.
  • Ensures a secure, safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, complete laboratory requisitions and deliveries to appropriate laboratory.
  • Cleans, prepares and sanitizes aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/translabial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls.
  • Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments.
  • Maintains adequate supplies (gel, film, syringes) in US rooms and notifies manager if supplies are depleted.
• Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
  • Enters charges for completed procedures.
  • Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient.
  • Assumes lead position as necessary in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or department supervisor.
  • Interacts closely with the Ultrasound Team Lead and department supervisor to provide for smooth daily operation of the…