Ultrasound Technician

Together Women's Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (medical, dental &amp

Retirement Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Together Women’s Health in Birmingham, AL is hiring a full-time Ultrasound Technician to join OBGYN South. The technician will acquire ultrasound images for medical diagnoses, perform exams per scope and practice standards, and support patient care through clear explanations and compassionate interaction.

Applicants must graduate from a certified ultrasound program and be ARDMS certified in good standing; excellent communication with patients, physicians, and the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified ultrasound program.
• ARDMS certification in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Acquire ultrasound images used for medical diagnoses.
• Perform sonography per scope and standards of practice.
• Explain imaging procedures to patients and alleviate anxieties.
• Review images and document data for physician review.
• Maintain patient records and ensure quality and safety in imaging.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

ARDMS certified

Patient communication

Education

Certified ultrasound program graduate

Job description

OBGYN South, a practice partner of Together Women’s Health (TWH) has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Ultrasound Technician to join our team!

The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for acquiring ultrasound images that are used in medical diagnoses. The technician performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Our technicians maintain and demonstrate an understanding of the team approach to patient care and documentation.

How you’ll make an impact

• Greets all patients courteously and ensures that their needs are met
• Reviews patient identification and verifies physician order
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of imaging procedures, explaining equipment, and answering questions
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to physician
• Maximizes production and quality of ultrasounds by following established standards and procedures
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures
• Documents patient ultrasound services by completing patient record charting
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Talents you’ll bring to TWH

• Graduate of a certified ultrasound program
• ARDMS certified and in good standing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with patients in a professional and caring manner

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a range of benefits to include Health Care Plan (medical, dental & vision), Retirement Plan with a generous company match, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (because we work hard and play hard), Short-Term (at no cost to you) and Long-Term Disability...not to mention a team of smart, passionate and friendly people.

Why Together Women’s Health (TWH)?

Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of Obstetrics and Gynecology practices, and while it’s important to know what we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission is to improve the lives of our healthcare partners and their patients. Our actions speak louder than those words. We invest in our talented teams and our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! TWH is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

Together Women’s Health (TWH) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.