OB/GYN Ultrasound Technician

Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida

OB/GYN Care Center FL 221

Ultrasound Technician

Job Description

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Job Title: Ultrasound Technician (Non-Exempt Position)

General Summary of Duties: Responsible for performing sonographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of conditions.

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Supervises: None

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires full range of body motion including bending and stooping.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual and finger dexterity.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight.

OSHA Employee Exposure Classification: 2

Typical Working Conditions: Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medications and other conditions common to a medical office practice. Involves daily communication with care providers, co-workers, patients and visitors.

Example of Duties: (This list does not include all duties that may be assigned)

• Performs ultrasound procedures as prescribed by the physician including:

• Positioning patient for proper view of the intended area
• Selects appropriate scan images to be recorded
• Obtains essential information from patient, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation
• Instructs patients on proper physiologic requirements for procedure
• Assists patient with transfer and immobilization to perform scan
• Able to change scanning parameters to improve scan quality
• Submits results to provider for interpretation

• Ensures all patients, scan and reports are tracked and any required data is entered appropriately into the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Maintains good working relationship with providers, co-workers and patients.
• Assists Clinical Service Manager and other team members as needed.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA requirements.
• Attends all required meetings.
• Performs other delegated work duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge:

• Principles and skills of ultrasound polies, procedures and protocols.
• Electronic Health Record and computer applications including Word and Excel

Skill:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Producing sonograms to meet clinically acceptable standards and provider expectations
• Maintaining records and recording test results in the electronic format

Abilities:

• Perform high quality Ultrasound work product to enhance patient overall care needs.
• React calmly and efficiently in emergency situations
• Maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, co-workers and the general public
• Prioritize and coordinate work activities

Education:

High School diploma

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program

Experience:

One (1) year of clinical experience, or on the job training with a skilled Ultrasonographer.

Experience with an Electronic Health Record, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Certification/Licensure:

RDMS registered or registry eligible

CPR/BLS certification required (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)

Alternative to Minimum Requirements:

None

Experience:

• Sonography: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person