Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for an OB Ultrasound Tech.

Location: Layton Antelope B

Hours: Wed 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Performs high-quality obstetric ultrasound examinations in an outpatient clinic setting while providing compassionate, patient-centered care. 
• Perform second-trimester, anatomy, growth, biophysical profile, and limited OB exams.
• Operates, prepares, and maintains ultrasound equipment and accessories to produce diagnostic-quality images while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Documents exams accurately according to physician orders and clinic protocols.
• Recognizes, documents, and communicates observed abnormalities or anomalies to the appropriate provider. Take measurements, calculate values, and analyze the results in preliminary reports for the physicians. 
• Reviews patient medical history and provider instructions to determine appropriate imaging approach and equipment settings.
• Records patient’s medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed. 
• Explains procedures to patients, address questions, and position patients to obtain optimal images.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
• Adheres to HIPAA, patient record management policies, infection control, and all clinic policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent.
• Maintain or be eligible for certification as an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.
• Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

• Three years of experience performing ultrasounds is required.
• Minimum six (6) months experience as an ultrasound technician working in a high volume outpatient OB/GYN or MFM setting preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of obstetric ultrasound principles, anatomy, and fetal development.
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and image optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of prenatal screening protocols and high-risk pregnancy indicators.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, quality improvement practices, and medical ethics.

Skills:

• Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and recording patient data.
• Skill in performing and documenting OB ultrasound exams accurately and efficiently.
• Skill in identifying normal and abnormal fetal and maternal anatomy.

Abilities:

• Ability to explain procedures and results to patients in a clear and friendly manner.
• Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.
• Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately.
• Ability to work collaboratively with OB providers and clinical staff.

Equipment Operated:

• Variety of Sonography equipment including ultrasound machines, transducers, gels, and computer hardware/software.

Work Environment:

• Combination of exam and laboratory rooms and darkroom. 
• In some situations, may work in operating room. Sometimes works in close quarters. 
• Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

• May be standing for long periods and may have to lift/turn disabled patients.
• Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Some stress related to dealing with anxious patients.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate ultrasound equipment.

Other Requirements:

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job