Sonographer

Summary

As an OB/GYN Sonographer you will be responsible for performing ultrasound examinations on pregnant women and gynecological patients to monitor fetal development, diagnose medical conditions, and assist in treatment planning. Your expertise will contribute to the well-being of patients and the success of your healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Ultrasound Imaging: Perform obstetric and gynecological ultrasound examinations using state-of-the-art equipment to create clear and accurate images of the female reproductive system, including fetal anatomy and development.

• Patient Care: Ensure patient comfort and safety during ultrasound procedures, explaining the process and addressing any questions or concerns.

• Diagnostic Analysis: Analyze ultrasound images, identify abnormalities, and communicate findings to physicians and other healthcare providers to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of ultrasound procedures, patient information, and results in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on ultrasound equipment, ensuring it is in optimal working condition. Report any equipment malfunctions or issues promptly.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients. Attend multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.

• Continuing Education: Stay current with advances in ultrasound technology and medical procedures by attending relevant conferences and participating in continuing education programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Centered Medical Home Essential Responsibilities (Principals)

• Collaborate with individual patients, their personal physicians, and when appropriate the patient’s family to ensure accessible, comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally competent care

• Facilitate care by registries, information technology, health information exchange and other means to assure that patients get the indicated care when and where they need and want it in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

• Ensure all decisions respect patients’ wants, needs, and preferences and that patients have the education and support they require to make decisions and participate in their own care.

• Continually strive to attend to each patient “whole person,” in the context of the patient’s personal and medical history and life circumstances, rather than focusing on a particular disease, organ, or system

Job Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Certification required: Current valid CPR certificate. ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification in OB/GYN sonography License

• State licensure or certification as required by your jurisdiction.

• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care

Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in physician office or hospital setting as an OB/GYN Sonographer, with a strong background in obstetrics and gynecology or similar experience preferred. Proficiency in operating ultrasound equipment and related software.

Verbal and Written Skills to perform the job: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Familiarity with basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Accurate keyboarding skills.

Technical knowledge and skills required to perform the job: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups. Demonstrate high levels of self-initiation and direction. Knowledge of communities we serve. Knowledge and experience working in medical settings and interacting collaboratively with medical teams. Skill in analyzing situations and making timely decisions.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Work involves sitting, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

La Maestra Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.