Ultrasound Technologist, Obstetrics​/Gynecology

Summary

Performs high standard of ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and runs ultrasound assessment in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Department.

• Reviews exam orders and requisitions and corresponding protocol and asks questions to superiors to prepare for exam as needed.
• Explains the procedure to the patient. Instructs patient regarding required positions. Assists patient in assuming position.
• Selects proper technique according to study to obtain proper image depending upon depth of field and area of interest.
• Communicates with the obstetric consultant in case of abnormalities finding, as needed.
• Documents all studies performed via viewpoint program which forwards recorded images in the proper format to primatologists or reproductive medicine consultants.
• Cleans equipment and room after finishing every patient.
• Performs routine maintenance for ultrasound machine weekly in compliance with (OB/GYN) ultrasound policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with biomedical engineering for all equipment maintenance and repair.
• Coordinates with IT and/or the head of primatologist to ensure proper functioning of viewpoint. Reports any problems to ultrasound director.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and/or continuing education.
• Documents and records all abnormality cases and presents them weekly to all sonographers upon personal rotation.
• Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and others education, training, and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Radiological Sciences/Technology is required.

• Grade 08:
  Two (2) years of related experience with Bachelor’s or four (4) years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.
• Grade 09:
  Four (4) years as an Ultrasound Technologist, OBGYN at KFSH&RC.
• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.
• Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME] is required.

Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.