Lead Ultrasound Technologist, ACS - OB/GYN

Overview

The primary purpose of the Lead Ultrasound Technologist position is to oversee the daily operation of the ultrasound section at University Hospital Department of OB/GYN by carrying out procedures, assessing and improving service quality, and monitoring technical staff activities to ensure accurate and thorough completion of assignments.  The Lead Ultrasound Technologist for OB/GYN performs ultrasound procedures for the interpretation of a licensed practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Care provided is patient centered.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to AIUM, ACOG and maternal fetal medicine protocols.
• Contributes to the achievement of excellence in the department through the adherence to productivity, quality assurance,customer service, and code of conduct standards established by the department or organization
• Follows hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• Safe patient handling.
• Teamwork ‐ Cooperates and works well with department staff members and all hospital personnel.
• Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's CorporateCompliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and asthey change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a graduate of an approved Ultrasound Program.
• ARDMS certification in OB/GYN required and current active registration required.
• Three (3) years of maternal fetal medicine experience required.
• Additional certification in Nuchal Translucency preferred.
• Annual fit testing required
• Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR