Sonographer, OBGYN, 8a-4p

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a highly qualified sonographer to independently operate ultrasound equipment for OB/GYN exams. You will review patient history, prepare patients, and communicate findings to physicians, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and high ethical standards.

The role requires ARDMS OB/GYN certification within 9 months of hire, Nuchal translucency and CLEAR certifications within 9 months, and BLS. Prior PACS/DR experience is preferred, with EMR proficiency a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required
• Minimum of three years of OB/GYN ultrasound experience
• ARDMS OB/GYN certification within 9 months of hire
• Nuchal translucency certification within 9 months of hire
• CLEAR certification within 9 months of hire
• BLS certification
• EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform OB/GYN ultrasound exams according to department guidelines.
• Communicate results to the attending physician as appropriate.
• Prepare patient and equipment for exams and maintain exam rooms.
• Enter patient reports into the reporting system and ensure records are complete.

Skills

OB/GYN ultrasound

EMR proficiency

Education

CAAHEP-accredited sonography or cardiovascular technology program

Tools

EMR

PACS

DR system

Job description

Primary Location:UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMGAddress:401 E. Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202Shift:First Shift (United States of America)Job Description Summary:UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.Job Description:The sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of ultrasound equipment. The sonographer performs scans according to department guidelines and communicates results to the attending physician when appropriate. The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field and new procedures as they evolve.Essential Functions:Reviews patient chart for physician order and patient historyCorrelates patient history with exam to be performedPrepares patient and equipment for appropriate examPresents scan to physician and communicate pertinent information regarding patientDisinfects probes according to guidelinesSchedules patients for follow-up appointmentsEnters patient reports into reporting systemPreps charts for future appointments making sure records and orders are present, and authorizations have been obtainedAssist other staff with duties and responsibilities as appropriate and as time allowsCompletes state inspection sheets monthlyCleans and stocks exam roomsPlaces service call for equipment failures and reports to managementChecks email daily to communicate with management and staffEvaluates department schedules for scheduling conflictsMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional Job Description:Education:High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)ARDMS or Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (required)Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of experience in OB/GYN Ultrasound (preferred for OB/GYN department) (required)Electronic Medical Record experience (preferred)PACS and DR System experience (preferred)Licensure:ARDMS registered in OB/GYN within 9 months of hire date (only required for OB/GYN department)Certification:Nuchal translucency certified within 9 months of hire date (required)CLEAR certified within 9 months of hire date (required)Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)