OB/GYN Sonographer
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Mayfield Heights, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and in good standing.
- Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Must obtain RDMS registry in OB/GYN within one year of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Responsibilities
- Perform high quality ultrasound exams according to the AIUM guidelines within the OB GYN Institute ultrasound department at our hospital and family health center locations.
- If working within MFM: perform obstetric ultrasounds on patients to include high risk patients. MFM ultrasound exams include nuchal translucency, anatomy, BPP’s, growth scans, cervical lengths, MCA dopplers, UA dopplers, assisting with amniocentesis, CVS, and other procedures requested by the fetal care team.
- If working within GYN/REI: perform gynecologic exams and assist with procedures on patients including TA/TV pelvic ultrasounds, endometriosis studies, SIS and HyCOSy procedures, IVF monitoring’s, transfers and early OB scans.
- Accurately complete reports, communicate findings and assist physicians with procedures.
- Teach and train sonographers, students, fellows, and residents and attend educational department meetings.
- Review patient history prior to exam.
- Communicate exam process to patients.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Monitor templates/schedule for ultrasound appointments.
- Ensure emergent ultrasounds are done in a timely manner.
- Complete end of day transmission of images and archive.
- Rotate to sites as needed within the Institute.
- Assist in new investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Maintain knowledge in the field and CME’s.
- RDMS must be maintained in good standing.
- Complete at least five patient exams in each of the 9 OB/MFM competencies and at least five patient exams in each of the 9 GYN/REI competencies within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of OBGYN women’s health ultrasound experience or three years of ultrasound experience.