OB Sonographer

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an OB Sonographer to perform comprehensive obstetric ultrasound imaging and related patient care. The role involves fetal monitoring, ensuring image quality, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to support diagnosis and treatment.

The position emphasizes adherence to ARDMS standards, continuous professional development, and patient education within a hospital setting in Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification eligibility through ARDMS.
• ARDMS Obstetrics & Gynecology certification required.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs obstetric ultrasound imaging to diagnose and monitor fetal development.
• Maintains professional and technical competencies as required by the organization and licensing bodies.
• Reviews physician requests for information before performing procedures.
• Monitors fetal heartbeat, movement, growth and documents measurements.
• Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Educates patients about sonographic procedures and answers questions.
• Engages with multidisciplinary team to support high-quality patient care.
• Performs High Level Disinfection of ultrasound equipment per policy.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Education

RDMS certification eligible

ARDMS Obstetrics & Gynecology certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care which support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification eligible through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Obstetrics and Gynecology certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans and performs imaging procedures on fetuses to produce sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department as identified through professional literature, department protocol, policy and procedure. Detects and monitors pregnancy complications and abnormalities in the fetus.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable).
• Reviews the physician’s request completely for information on the procedure to be performed for each patient; refers any questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing the study.
• Monitors the baby’s heartbeat, movement and growth by producing images of optimal quality. Identifies the baby’s ex, weight and size.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
• Assesses patient’s needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
• Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
• Performs as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography education program as identified through professional literature, department, institutional and sonography education programs(s) protocol, policy and procedure.
• Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs.
• Maintains professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
• Participates in in-house training and development offerings and applies the resultant skills and knowledge to position performance, monitored by supervision.
• Display imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, WVUH Behavior Standards, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Performs High Level Disinfection of ultrasound equipment per department policy.

The OB Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All OB Sonographers with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of sonographer experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 4 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, and 2, plus 4 additional skill sets.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

8120 WVUH Obgyn

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.