Perinatal Ultrasonographer Eastern OBGYN

Company: BHC Brookwood Market
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

The responsibilities of the Perinatal Sonographer include, but are not limited to:

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• Perform detailed fetal anatomic exams, biophysical profiles, 3D/4D imaging studies, and gynecological exams; including transabdominal and transvaginal procedures.
  
• Prepare patients; collect relevant clinical information for completion of accurate procedures.
  
• Demonstrate effective communication with OBGYN providers, to include concise and organized case presentation.
  
• Perform patient care and daily tasks with a team approach. Interact with administrative staff and nursing staff in a manner that promotes continuity of patient care.
  
• Participate in maintenance of AIUM accreditation.
  
• Attend and participate in mandatory departmental meetings. Attend and participate in departmental conference calls as needed.
  
• Prepare, utilize, and manage ultrasound equipment. Recognize significant diagnostic information in order to maintain proper functionality.
  
• Perform proper high-level disinfection of endovaginal probes using CIdex systems. Maintain daily quality control for infection control requirements.
  
• Perform all necessary computer operations including reporting and billing functions (Viewpoint, Athena).
  
• Maintain a clean work area by following infection control protocols and sterile techniques
  
• Maintain supplies for all examinations. Assist with annual supply inventory.
  
  
  REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 year as a staff sonographer
  PREFERRED: 3 years as a sonographer in an Ob/Gyn or perinatal/maternal-fetal medicine setting
  
  EDUCATION
  REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist program and competently cross-trained in ultrasound and/or graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Responsible for maintaining annual certification.
  
  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers -
  OB/GYN certification*
  Current CPR certification*
  #LI-MS32305047889Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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