Sonographer Perinatal - PRN Days

Advocate Aurora Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an experienced OB/GYN Sonographer to perform comprehensive ultrasound procedures, including non-invasive, invasive, and vascular studies, with emphasis on OB/GYN anatomy and fetal well-being. You will document clinical history, summarize findings, and communicate with physicians.

The role requires ARDMS-OB, NT certification within 6 months, CPR, and proficiency in fetal echocardiography within 1 year, along with strong image quality and patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved school of ultrasound.
• 2 years OB/GYN experience.
• Must become proficient in fetal echos within 1 year of hire date.
• ARDMS-Registered in OB.
• Certified in performing Nuchal Translucency within 6 months.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OB/GYN ultrasound procedures (non-invasive, invasive, vascular).
• Provide physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well-being.
• Document findings and summarize study results for physician review.
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures (amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, chorionic villi sampling).
• Document patient history and imaging results; enter findings into the Perinatal computer network.
• Operate ultrasound equipment, report malfunctions, and perform startup/shutdown procedures.
• Deliver patient care with professional demeanor and accurate patient identification.
• Position patients correctly and ensure high-quality image acquisition with minimal repeats.
• Participate in continuing education, maintain ARDMS/Nuchal certification, and attend department meetings.
• Provide technical support to ensure smooth department operations.

Skills

OB/GYN ultrasound

Endovaginal scanning

Color duplex scanning

Pelvic ultrasound

Image critique

Patient care

Safety/compliance

Education

AMA approved ultrasound program

2 years OB/GYN experience

Proficiency in fetal echocardiography within 1 year

ARDMS-Registered in OB

Nuchal Translucency certification

CPR certification

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate (OB/GYN) anatomy under investigation.
  • 1)Provides physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well-being.
  • 2)Independently provides technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high-risk OB/GYN patient.
  • 3)Combines clinical history while performing sonographic study to summarize findings of the study and upon completion of the study has the responsibility of documenting information/action to the appropriate physician
  • 4)Assists physicians during invasive procedures which include amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, and chorionic villi sampling.
• Documentation of patient history and results of study.
  • 1)Reviews patient history by clinical information available from charts and one-on-one verbal review of clinical history with patient.
  • 2)Summary of findings by imaging technologist must be entered onto the Perinatal computer network which requires advanced knowledge of operation of both computer hardware and software.
  • 3)Notification of appropriate physician of summary of findings
• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment
  • 1)Reports any malfunctions to the manager. If manager is unavailable, contact proper company for repairs, if needed.
  • 2)Able to perform start-up and shut down procedures on all equipment
  • 3)Ability to operate all ultrasound equipment in a competent manner
  • 4)Able to modify technical factors as situations warrants
  • 5)Ensures that images are labeled with patient identification properly
  • 6)Performs problem solving as situation warrants ie equipment malfunction, and physical limitations of equipment.
  • 7)Handles all equipment with care.
• Delivery of patient care
  • 1)Responsible for the welfare and care of all patients directly under their control; i.e. implementation of immobilization devices as necessary for patient safety and comfort.
  • 2)Introduces self and explains exam to patient.
  • 3)Reconfirms patient identification with the 2 patient ID and verified procedure requested.
  • 4)Uses scripting when required.
  • 5)Maintains positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette.
  • 6)Professional manner must be displayed in relating to patients, physicians, family members, etc. at all times.
• Displays competent understanding of patient positioning and image critique.
  • 1)Ability to competently position patients for all ultrasound exams.
  • 2)Perform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioning
  • 3)Competent to perform film reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam.
  • 4)Has minimal amount of repeat work.
• Participates in professional development.
  • 1)Attends continuing education seminars and keeps abreast of current literature.
  • 2)Maintains professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification.
  • 3)Attends departmental meetings.
  • 4)Maintains required amount of CME credits for ARDMS
  • 5)Participates in problem solving that would improve quality for the department
  • 6)Maintains CPR certification
  • 7)Provides directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.
• Other Duties
  • 1)Ensures a secure, safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, complete laboratory requisitions and deliveries to appropriate laboratory.
  • 2)Cleans, prepares and sanitizes aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/translabial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls.
  • 3)Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments
  • 4)Maintains adequate supplies (gel, film, syringes) in US rooms and notifies manager if supplies are depleted.
• Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
  • 1)Enters charges for completed procedures
  • 2)Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient.
  • 3)Assumes lead position as necessary in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or department supervisor.
  • 4)Interacts closely with the Ultrasound Team Lead and department supervisor to provide for smooth daily operation of the department.
  • 5)Attends regularly scheduled Ultrasound Department meetings and in-services.
  • 6)Assists in orientation of Ultrasound Department personnel.
  • 7)Helps in answering telephones, reviewing physician’s orders, as needed or other related duties as requested by department supervisor

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• ARDMS-Registered in OB
• Certified in performing Nuchal Translucency within 6 months
• CPR certification

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate of AMA approved school of ultrasound.
• 2 years OB/GYN experience
• Must become proficient in fetal echos within 1 year of hire date

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good skills in OB/GYN and pelvic ultrasound exams
• Good skills in endovaginal scanning.
• Good skills in OB/GYN color duplex scanning.
• Good skills and knowledge of pathology in high risk OB/GYN imaging.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires good judgment, needs, reliability, responsibility, independent thought and action.
• Extreme flexibility in working hours.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Perform emergency procedures as required.
• Moving of equipment to bedside.
• Additional Information:
• Attend additional in-services to keep up with 30 hours accreditation.
• Attend annual in-services on fire safety, infection control to meet department safety requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.