Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Tidewater Physicians for Women; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Physicians for Women in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA, seeks a skilled Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specialized in OB/GYN to perform diagnostic ultrasounds, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with physicians. You will review charts, document findings in EMR, and maintain AIUM standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in obstetrics, ARDMS obstetrics certification preferred, and can perform all trimester scans, with in-person work in a two-location practice.

Qualifications

• 5 years of obstetrical experience in an OB/GYN medical practice.
• ARDMS obstetrics certification preferred.
• Familiar with AIUM standards and practices.
• Must perform first, second and third-trimester scans according to current standards.
• Must perform GYN sonograms independently.
• Comfortable assisting physicians with sonohysterography, IUD placement and removal.
• Competent in OB/GYN 3D acquisition, fetal doppler, and GYN doppler.
• Candidate should be able to recognize pathology while scanning.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic OB/GYN ultrasounds on patients.
• Provide professional, adequate, and friendly patient care.
• Review patient charts for all necessary information pertinent to performing the procedure.
• Reporting the diagnostic data, including normal anatomy, as well as any recognized abnormalities.
• Entering the patients report into EMR.
• Conferring with the physicians about patients’ sonograms.
• Assisting physicians with invasive studies.
• Notify MA‘s of any need-to-know information about patients.
• Maintaining patient safety.
• Maintaining AIUM standards.
• Collecting and submitting exams to AIUM when applying for reaccreditation.
• Maintaining CME’s.
• Meeting OSHA requirements.
• Cleaning and sterilizing the ultrasound probes.
• Proper use and maintenance of the Trophon Sterilization device.
• Report any malfunctions of ultrasound equipment.
• Cleaning the ultrasound room.
• Stocking the ultrasound room.

Skills

OB/GYN ultrasound

Patient care

EMR/documentation

Communication

Education

ARDMS obstetrics certification

OB obstetrics experience 5 years

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Tidewater Physicians for Women is a division of Mid-Atlantic Women’s Care with offices in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. Women of all ages from young teens to women past menopause, can access compassionate and individualized care at Tidewater Physicians for Women. Our practice takes comprehensive care to a higher level with a large team of experienced and qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and two licensed counselors. We believe in a commitment to open communication, hard work, and demonstrating the highest ethical standards by treating everyone with fairness, honesty, and respect, and by conducting our business with the highest level of integrity. Our number one goal is to provide excellent healthcare and to deliver the highest level of client-focused service.

Locations:

• Norfolk, VA.
• Virginia Beach, VA.
• Must be able to travel to both locations.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday.
• 8-hour shift.

Requirements To Be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Tidewater Physicians for Women:

• 5 years of obstetrical experience in an OB/GYN medical practice.
• ARDMS Certified in obstetrics.
• Familiar with AIUM standards and practices.
• Must be able to perform first, second and third-trimester scans according to current standards.
• Must be able to perform GYN sonograms independently.
• Must be comfortable assisting the physicians with sonohysterography, IUD placement and removal.
• Must be competent in OB/GYN 3D acquisition, fetal doppler, and GYN doppler.
• Candidate should be able to recognize pathology while scanning.

Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic OB/GYN ultrasounds on patients.
• Provide professional, adequate, and friendly patient care.
• Review patient charts for all necessary information pertinent to performing the procedure.
• Reporting the diagnostic data, including normal anatomy, as well as any recognized abnormalities.
• Entering the patients report into EMR.
• Conferring with the physicians about patients’ sonograms.
• Assisting physicians with invasive studies.
• Notify MA‘s of any need-to-know information about patients.
• Maintaining patient safety.
• Maintaining AIUM standards.
• Collecting and submitting exams to AIUM when applying for reaccreditation.
• Maintaining CME’s.
• Meeting OSHA requirements.
• Cleaning and sterilizing the ultrasound probes.
• Proper use and maintenance of the Trophon Sterilization device.
• Report any malfunctions of ultrasound equipment.
• Cleaning the ultrasound room.
• Stocking the ultrasound room.

Salary

From $34.00 per hour based upon OB/GYN experience.

Medical specialties:

• OB/GYN.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift.

COVID-19 considerations:

To keep our staff safe, we provide and require: surgical masks, eye protection, hand sanitizer & contact tracing logged daily. Disinfectant supplies are also provided.

Experience:

• obstetrical: 5 years (Preferred).

License/Certification:

• ARDMS certification (Preferred).

Work Location:

In person