Lehigh Valley Health Network · 5 months ago
Ultrasound Technologist - OB/GYN
Trexlertown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized health organization committed to delivering exceptional health care. The Ultrasound Technologist - OB/GYN will perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and procedures, ensuring adherence to established protocols while providing patient care and technical support to OB/GYN providers.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs all diagnostic ultrasound procedures adhering to ultrasound protocols established by the department using appropriate technique and selection of equipment
Identifies patient and provides instruction and guidance in regards to ultrasound procedures
Reviews and confirms provider orders. Provides technical support and consults with the OB/GYN providers, nursing and management when needed
Maintains patient information and ultrasound exam documentation on the reporting system, image storage system, and EHR. Obtains pertinent medical history from records prior to exams and prepares preliminary reports as requested by the physician
Optimizes images by applying knowledge of ultrasound physics and adjusting the machine presets to avoid artifacts and optimize the principal region of interest
Strives to reduce errors and reworks through a preventive planning process
Handles patients with a high degree of professionalism upholding our CORE values, medical ethics, courtesy, patience and safety
Assists in the training of new employees and coordinates workflows in ancillary departments
Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area
Responsible for the efficient operation of all equipment utilized for ultrasound exams, reports malfunctions and the need for adjustment and/or repair to the appropriate authority
Performs high level disinfection of transvaginal and/or transabdominal probes as needed
Qualification
Required
Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAAHEP school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program. In good standing with the ARDMS
1 year experience performing first trimester dating/viability scans, third trimester growth scans and biophysical profiles
Experience performing basic transvaginal gyn ultrasound
Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel
Ability to function independently and competently
Ability to maintain professional relationship with co-workers and medical staff
Knowledge of a wide variety of personnel such as patients, family, physicians, nurses, and students
Knowledge necessary to ensure that the assessment, treatment, and care are appropriate to the age of patients served ranging in age from adolescents to geriatrics
Ability to perform basic transvaginal gyn exam and adhere to department chaperone policy
RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire
RDMS-OB/GYN - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 30 Days
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bachelor's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1 year performing ultrasound guided procedures
1 year performing obstetrical cervical length ultrasounds
1 year experience with fetal anatomy and umbilical artery doppler
Company
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.
10001+ employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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