Ultrasound Technician

Overview

 

 

North Alabama OBGYN Associates, a practice partner of Together Women’s Health (TWH) has an immediate opportunity for a Contingent Ultrasound Technologist to join our team!

 

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for acquiring ultrasound images that are used in medical diagnoses. The technician performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Our technologist maintain and demonstrate an understanding of the team approach to patient care and documentation.

 

Work schedule could include off peak hours and some weekends

Responsibilities

How you’ll make an impact:

· Greets all patients courteously and ensures that their needs are met

· Reviews patient identification and verifies physician order

· Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of imaging procedures, explaining equipment, and answering questions

· Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to physician

· Maximizes production and quality of ultrasounds by following established standards and procedures

· Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures

· Documents patient ultrasound services by completing patient record charting

· Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Talents you’ll bring to TWH:

• Graduate of a certified ultrasound program
• ARDMS certified in OBGYN and in good standing
• Extensive experience in OB/GYN
• Experience in UAD is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with patients in a professional and caring manner

 

Why Together Women’s Health (TWH)?

Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of Obstetrics and Gynecology practices, and while it’s important to know what we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission is to improve the lives of our healthcare partners and their patients. Our actions speak louder than those words. We invest in our talented teams and our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! TWH is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

 

Together Women’s Health (TWH) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.