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Radiology
Ultrasonographer OB
Houston, TX, US
We are searching or a registered RDMS Ultrasonographer to provide high quality exams in a friendly, fast paced, professional office. We are certified for OB GYN Ultrasound by the AIUM. In this position, You will perform routine and detailed ultrasound examinations for interpretation by the Radiologist using specialized ultrasound equipment mostly GE Voluson E10 ultrasound machines. This role will assist the interpreting physician and obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data with imaging records to achieve optimal diagnostic results.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Qualifications:
• Completion of a formal 2-year training in a school of ultrasound by the Joint Review committee required
• Bachelor’s degree in diagnostic medical sonography preferred
• RDMS certification required/OB/GYN preferred
• ARRT and CMRT certification preferred
• 3 years’ radiographer/ultrasound experience required
• OBGYN Sonographer or maternal fetal medicine sonographer experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Perform high quality Basic and Detailed OB and GYN diagnostic ultrasound imaging exams in accordance with established AIUM and ACOG guidelines and protocols under the supervision of the Radiologist.
• Should be familiar with 2D and 3D transabdominal Scanning, transvaginal scanning of Viabilities, Confirmation of Pregnancy, 76805 Basic Anatomy, 76811 Detailed Anatomy, Fetal Growth, Biophysical Profile, Amniotic Fluid, Subchorionic bleed, Vaginal bleeding in OB and in Gynecology, Auto Accidents, RLQ and LLQ Pain, Fibroids, Ovarian mass, ovarian tumors, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal and pelvic pain.
• Training in Nuchal Translucency, Fetal Nasal Bone and Cervix Length for OB patients preferable.
• Stay current with required CME and updated AIUM and ACOG Guidelines.
• Be experienced in Cine-clips and Still images.
• Reviews clinical information, including relevant personal and family history, exposures, and other risk factors.
• Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by the Radiologist or OB physician.
• Document and process sonographic images and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician
• Disinfect the probes and equipment between patients and disinfect vaginal probes using Trophon High level Disinfection.
• Prepare examination findings and communicate clinical information and ultrasound technical findings to the Radiologist.
• Follows the established chain-of-command with all communication within the clinic and department while portraying team spirit with all co-workers and department personnel
• Perform or assists other employees in obtaining appropriate images and assist with performing scheduled equipment maintenance and/or troubleshooting equipment problems.
About Texas Children’s
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
