Perinatal Sonographer-Ob/Gyne

About this role

Department:

02250 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 8 hour shift between the hours of 6:45-5:30pm. (potential for Saturday hours 9-1)

Rotate locations: Park Ridge, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Glenview

Pay Range: $44.15 - $66.25

Major Responsibilities: • Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate (OB/GYN) anatomy under investigation. • 1)Provides physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well-being. • 2)Independently provides technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high-risk OB/GYN patient. • 3)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 • 4)Assists physicians during invasive procedures which include amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, and chorionic villi sampling.

• Documentation of patient history and results of study. • 1)Reviews patient history by clinical information available from charts and one-on-one verbal review of clinical history with patient. • 2)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. • 3)Notification of appropriate physician of summary of findings

• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment • 1)Reports any malfunctions to the manager. If manager is unavailable, contact proper company for repairs, if needed. • 2)Able to perform start-up and shut down procedures on all equipment • 3)Ability to operate all ultrasound equipment in a competent manner • 4)Able to modify technical factors as situations warrants • 5)Ensures that images are labeled with patient identification properly • 6)Performs problem solving as situation warrants ie equipment malfunction, and physical limitations of equipment. • 7)Handles all equipment with care.

• Delivery of patient care • 1)Responsible for the welfare and care of all patients directly under their control; i.e. implementation of immobilization devices as necessary for patient safety and comfort. • 2)Introduces self and explains exam to patient. • 3)Reconfirms patient identification with the 2 patient ID and verified procedure requested. • 4)Uses scripting when required. • 5)Maintains positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette. • 6)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. • 1)Ability to competently position patients for all ultrasound exams. • 2)Perform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioning • 3)Competent to perform film reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam. • 4)Has minimal amount of repeat work.

• Participates in professional development. • 1)Attends continuing education seminars and keeps abreast of current literature. • 2)Maintains professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification. • 3)Attends departmental meetings. • 4)Maintains required amount of CME credits for ARDMS • 5)Participates in problem solving that would improve quality for the department • 6)Maintains CPR certification • 7)Provides directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.

• Other Duties • 1)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. • 2)Cleans, prepares and sanitizes aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/translabial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls. • 3)Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments • 4)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. • 1)Enters charges for completed procedures • 2)Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient. • 3)Assumes lead position as necessary in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or department supervisor. • 4)Interacts closely with the Ultrasound Team Lead and department supervisor to provide for smooth daily operation of the department. • 5)Attends regularly scheduled Ultrasound Department meetings and in-services. • 6)Assists in orientation of Ultrasound Department personnel. • 7)Helps in answering telephones, reviewing physician’s orders, as needed or other related duties as requested by department supervisor

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • ARDMS-Registered in OB • CPR certification

Education/Experience Required: • Graduate of AMA approved school of ultrasound. • 2 years OB/GYN experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Good skills in OB/GYN and pelvic ultrasound exams • Good skills in endovaginal scanning. • Good skills in OB/GYN color duplex scanning. • Good skills and knowledge of pathology in high risk OB/GYN imaging.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Requires good judgment, needs, reliability, responsibility, independent thought and action. • Extreme flexibility in working hours. • Standing for long periods of time. • Perform emergency procedures as required. • Moving of equipment to bedside. • Additional Information: • Attend additional in-services to keep up with 30 hours accreditation. • Attend annual in-services on fire safety, infection co

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