Sonographer - OB/GYN, PRN

GW Redesign; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington is seeking an experienced ultrasound technologist to perform high-quality obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations. The role involves operating ultrasound equipment, generating reports, and billing for procedures. Candidates must have active ARDMS certification in OB/GYN and a minimum of two years of experience in ultrasound technology. Certification with the Fetal Medicine Foundation is also required. This is a PRN position offering flexibility.

Qualifications

• Active certification by ARDMS in OB/GYN.
• Minimum of two years experience as an ultrasound technologist is necessary.
• Certification with Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) for first trimester nuchal translucency.

Responsibilities

• Perform obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations.
• Set up ultrasound and procedure equipment.
• Generate reports and submit billing with appropriate codes.

Skills

Operating ultrasound equipment

Patient positioning

Generating reports

Billing for procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Bachelor of Science degree or Health-Related degree

Tools

Ultrasound imaging systems

Job description

Perform high quality obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations and procedures. Become well trained in the use and daily maintenance of the ultrasound imaging and recording system used in the department.

This position is a PRN position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• For gynecologic ultrasound examinations and procedures: Sets up ultrasound and procedure equipment; positions patient appropriately; operates ultrasound with or without physician guidance when appropriate (including but not limited to SIS)
• For obstetric ultrasound examinations and procedures: Sets up ultrasound and procedure equipment; positions patient appropriately; operates ultrasound with or without physician guidance when appropriate (including but not limited to, amniotic fluid assessment, fetal viability, limited – detailed – and complete obstetric ultrasound, biometry and fetal wellbeing assessments, fetal Doppler studies, fetal echocardiograms, CVS, amniocentesis, first trimester screening). Processes and labels sample for laboratory submission.
• Generates reports on examinations and procedures and insures that they are sent to the referring physician.
• Submits billing for patients with appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Demonstrates techniques and procedures to students and residents as assigned through the Department of OB/GYN.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Bachelor of Science degree or Health-Related degree desirable

Certification with Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) to perform first trimester nuchal translucency for risk assessment within one year of hire.

Maintenance of required CME credits for registration with ARDMS is necessary.

Experience

• Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an ultrasound technologist is necessary

Maternal fetal medicine experience preferred.

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