Ultrasound Technician

Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

13 paid holidays and floating holiday

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Southeast seeks an Ultrasound Technician to perform ultrasound evaluations as part of a clinical team in Georgia facilities. You will educate patients, document procedures accurately, and support travel to affiliate centers for training and quality improvement.

The role is exempt, with a salary range of $67,000–$72,000, and requires travel within Georgia and Alabama as needed. Strong communication and EHR skills are essential to patient care and program goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ultrasound certification.
• 0–1 year healthcare experience preferred, especially in gynecology.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to PPSE policies and affiliate goals.
• Maintain professionalism and attention to wait times and system use.
• Contribute to productivity and revenue cycle goals.
• Encourage patient feedback and satisfaction.
• Document thoroughly in PPSE’s EHR and communicate results.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Independent & Teamwork

Computer literacy

Confidentiality & Empathy

Documentation accuracy

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Ultrasound Certification

0-1 year healthcare experience

EHR experience preferred

Tools

EHR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Ultrasound Technician

Location: Varies - East Atlanta, Cobb, Gwinnett, Georgia

Reports To: Lead Clinician

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $67,000-72,000

The Ultrasound Technician provides ultrasound evaluations as part of the health care delivery team, delivers education and information to patients during the sonogram, and completes all documentation and procedural responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices. This role provides care in Planned Parenthood Southeast’s (PPSE) health centers in Georgia and may require travel to other PPSE or Planned Parenthood affiliate health centers for training and/or quality improvement opportunities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

• 1. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• 2. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinicalenvironment.
• 4. Strong computer literacy, including EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and basic data entry.
• 5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate empathy with patients of diverse backgrounds.
• 6. Consistent follow-through and attention to accuracy in documentation and task completion.
• 7. Professional demeanor and appearance.
• 8. Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• 9. Ability to read and implement written instructions.
• 10. Ability to physically assist a patient in distress.
• 11. Ability to provide or support the provision of objective information about all pregnancy options(abortion, adoption, or parenting).
• 12. Strong commitment to PPSE’s mission and patient-centered values.
• 13. Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
• 14. Ability and willingness to travel to other PPSE locations within Georgia & Alabama.
• 15. Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
• 16. If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver license and current autoinsurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of GA vehicle code are required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, GED Diploma, or equivalent required.Ultrasound Certification required.
• 0 – 1 year of healthcare experience with Gynecology (GYN) preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Adhere to Agency’s policies, procedures and protocols.
• 2. Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system foraddressing client complaints.
• 3. Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity.
• 4. Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.
• 5. Encourage patient feedback.

ULTRASOUND DUTIES:

• 1. Prepares patients for ultrasound examination, including explaining the process and/or procedure tothe patient prior to completing the scan or test and provide patient education related to the scan.
• 2. Completes high-quality scans and records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a medical provider.
• 3. Works closely with medical provider to ensure adequate screening, documentation, andcommunication or results.
• 4. Under the direction of a medical provider, provides assistance and patient care during procedures
• 5. Documents thoroughly in PPSE’s electronic health records, including the recording and processing of sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the scan or procedure forpresentation to the medical provider.
• 6. With the health care team and Health Center Manager, work to ensure smooth clinic flow andefficiency.
• 7. Assist health care team with health center operations as needed, including back office operations andcustomer service.
• 8. Properly disinfects and cleans ultrasound equipment as outlined in PPSE policies and procedures.
• 9. Perform routine maintenance on ultrasound machines and maintain proper operation of ultrasoundmachines, including correcting and/or reporting machine malfunctions.
• 10. Under the direction of the Ultrasound Program Director, assists and/or leads ultrasound qualityimprovement initiatives, staff training, new system implementations, or any other ultrasound programrelated activities.

Benefits Available

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 13 paid holidays and one paid floating holiday, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary disability insurance.