Ultrasonographer OB - Part Time

Position:
Ultrasonographer OB - Part Time

Talent Area:
Radiology

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Department: REI-IVF Clinic

Shift: 7am - 12pm / Monday - Tuesday, 7am - 3pm / Thursday - Friday / Rotating one weekend per month

Job

We are searching for a registered RDMS Ultrasonographer to provide high quality exams in a friendly, fast paced, professional office. In this position, you will perform routine and detailed ultrasound examinations using specialized ultrasound equipment mostly GE Voluson E10 ultrasound machines. This role will assist the interpreting physician and obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data with imaging records to achieve optimal diagnostic results.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• Completion of a formal 2-year training in a school of ultrasound by the Joint Review committee required
• Bachelor’s degree in diagnostic medical sonography preferred
• RDMS certification required/OB/GYN preferred
• 3 years’ radiographer/ultrasound experience required
• 2+ years of OBGYN Sonographer/Pelvic Sonographer experience preferred.

• Perform high quality Basic and Detailed First Trimester OB and GYN diagnostic ultrasound imaging exams in accordance with established AIU guidelines and protocols under the supervision of the REI Physician.
• Should be familiar with 2D and 3D transabdominal scanning, transvaginal scanning of viabilities, confirmation of pregnancy, basic anatomy, fetal growth, subchorionic bleed, vaginal bleeding in OB and in gynecology, RLQ and LLQ pain, fibroids, ovarian mass, ovarian tumors, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal and pelvic pain.
• Stay current with required CME and updated AIUM and ACOG Guidelines.
• Be experienced in cine‑clips and still images.
• Review clinical information, including relevant personal and family history, exposures, and other risk factors.
• Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by the OB physician.
• Document and process sonographic images and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Disinfect the probes and equipment between patients and disinfect vaginal probes using Trophon High level Disinfection.
• Prepare examination findings and communicate clinical information and ultrasound technical findings to the Radiologist.
• Follow the established chain‑of‑command with all communication within the clinic and department while portraying team spirit with all co‑workers and department personnel.
• Perform or assist other employees in obtaining appropriate images and assist with performing scheduled equipment maintenance and/or troubleshooting equipment problems.
• The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for OB/GYN and infertility ultrasounds utilizing various transducers, ultrasound imaging equipment, and Doppler technology.
• This position takes direction from the physicians regarding specific patient care and must discern normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology related to diagnostic imaging.
• This position reports to the Practice Administrator and will function in an independent fashion.
• Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic OB/GYN/infertility ultrasound procedures utilizing various transducers.
• Perform ultrasound procedures during embryo transfers, hydro sonograms, and 3D ultrasounds.
• Communicate with physician, nurse practitioner, or nurse coordinator regarding ultrasound findings as noted and record them in EMR.
• Clean equipment and exam beds between each patient use using a germicidal solution.
• Serve as a liaison between the U/S team and the physicians to assure high quality patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

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