OB / GYN Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Job Summary :

Under indirect supervision, performs diagnostic

ultrasound examinations and produces ultrasonic recordings of

internal organs, which are used by physicians to diagnose disease

processes and delineate both normal and abnormal human anatomy as

well as pathological conditions in the organs of the abdomen,

superficial structures such as the pelvis, gravid uterus and other

areas of the human body as well as obstetrics ( e.g., evaluation of

fetal presentation, amniotic fluid volume, cardiac activity,

placental position, fetal biometry, and fetal number, plus anatomic

survey, maternal uterus and Adnexa, fetal biophysical profile,

amniocentesis, fetal Doppler sonography, fetal echocardiogram, or

additional biometric measurements, chorionic villus sampling,

embryo transfer, and localization and removal of an intrauterine

device.)

Essential Responsibilities :

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of

Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Is

responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional

behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a positive image

for the department. Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and

lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for

such difference. Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive,

physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in

delivery of services to patients of the age group served.

Demonstrates competence and understands the overall operational

function of the department to include scheduling of patients

appointments by telephone, mail, or in person utilizing KP Health

Connect. Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures

in order to allay apprehensions ; consults with referring physician

and radiologist regarding patients medical history to determine the

type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate patients

history with test to be performed Demonstrates competence in the

operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, realtime and mobile,

to obtain quality diagnostic images. Keys test data and patient

information into ultrasound equipment computer to record test

results and diagnostic data on, computer disk, strip printout or

film; photographs images of organs shown on display module. Selects

transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ of

interest, depth of field and other specifications of test ; moves

transducer by hand over area of interest and observes sound wave

display screen in order to evaluate quality of ultrasonic pattern

produced. Identifies and processes images and prepares images for

interpretation ; discusses test results with physician Utilizes

• ancillary devices such as selective transducers, monitors, images;

scans areas / regions of interest using B-mode, M-mode and real time

notes significance of structures displayed and recognizes artifacts

and equipment limitations. Operates various ultrasound emitters to

scan pertinent anatomical areas and records the signal response in

a photographic or other mode. Produces quality, diagnostic images

taking into account transducer selection, technical factors,

patient variables, image annotation, evaluation and selection of

representative images, criteria for diagnostic quality, artifacts

and improvement of sub-optimal images. Documents clinical activity

in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner. Observes all

applicable regional, medical center, and department policies and

procedures. Maintains standards of professional behavior

established to enhance quality of service. Demonstrates effective

communication skills. Demonstrates professional maturity in all

interactions with patient and staff. Maintains equipment, supplies

and work area in accordance with department guidelines.

Basic

Qualifications : Experience

Ability to demonstrate

knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and

techniques of diagnostic medical sonography.

Demonstrated ability to operate ultrasound equipment in order to

produce quality ultrasound images, recognize normal human anatomy

and pathological conditions and utilize ultrasound equipment to

differentiate disease processes and artifacts

Education

Active registration as a Diagnostic

Medical Sonographer issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic

Medical Sonographers ( ARDMS-OB-GYN ) with current Nuchal

Translucency (NT) credential.

License, Certification, Registration

Registered Diagnostic

Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Nuchal Translucency Certification Certificate

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American

Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Basic Life

Support

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

2 years clinical experience as a Diagnostic Medical

Sonographer in an acute care medical center.

2 YRS MFM Experience (Detailed, Echo, NT / FTA, and endovag

w / CL).

RDMS in OB, RDCS in Fetal

Echocardiogram, and NT Certification, through NTQR or FMF.

Notes : Variable days and

hours between 7 : 00AM and 9 : 00PM.