Ultrasonographer II - Women's Health

Job Overview

This position may exist in physician imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and works under the general direction of the physician and/or supervision of the manager or supervisor. The ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of OB/GYN, prostate, body, abdominal and head/neck ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols. In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols.

In all areas, the ultrasonographer is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, quality assurance/quality control, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complying with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensuring operation of ultrasound equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assisting clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned.

Travel to additional locations may be required. This position requires an RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR/AIUM as appropriate.

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health
• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or ARRT (US)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Experience Clinical Allied Health

• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting.
• Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well‑being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
• Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation.

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing:
  Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting