Sonographer - Fetal Center Clinic

Ultrasound Technologist

Overview:

32 hours per week, FT benefits eligible

Four 8 hour days/week (7:45a-4:15p) or 5 days per week (7:45a-2p)

Monday - Friday

No evenings, weekends or holidays

Job Description Summary:

Performs ultrasound examinations to obtain diagnostic images of the fetus and maternal reproductive system.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patients for ultrasound procedures by explaining the process and positioning them correctly.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to capture images of the fetus and surrounding structures.
• Analyzes images to identify any abnormalities or potential health concerns.
• Communicates findings to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintains accurate records of ultrasound procedures and patient information.
• Thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine, utilizes new technologies, and ensures equipment is properly maintained.

Education Requirement:

• Degree in applied science with a focus in diagnostic medical sonography, required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

• Actively registered in OBGYN by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS-OBGYN), required.
• Actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within two years of hire date, required.

Certifications:

CPR certification, required.

Skills:

• Cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
• Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal obstetric and fetal imaging.

Experience:

• 2 years progressively responsible experience in OB high risk, or MFM setting, required.
• One year progressively responsible experience performing fetal echocardiography, or willingness to acquire FE registry within 2 years, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"