OB MFM Sonographer Tech

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JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

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Job Title:

OB MFM Sonographer Tech

Requisition Number:

46342

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - MISC (TBD)

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Allied Health

Hours Worked:

Mon-Fri 4 10hr Shifts 7A-5:30P

Location:

Health Center for Women

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: The OB/MFM Sonographer Tech performs ultrasound procedures to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment. The OB/MFM Sonographer Tech specializes in diagnostic sonography procedures and possesses a technical expertise. The position provides assistance to support ancillary personnel.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

Performs procedures as ordered to obtain sonographic images according to department protocols and within allocated time provided to complete quality exams.

Screens and interviews each patient using designated clinical assessment forms to record information.

Performs ultrasound procedures to include properly positioning and/or immobilizing patients on exam table, uses appropriate probes and equipment for the exam, observes patient during scans and monitors and reviews video display making the appropriate adjustments to improve picture quality and/or audibility.

Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to determine satisfactory diagnostic picture quality and audible sounds. Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in the sonographic procedures in the proper sequence.

Understands and uses PACS, EMR, and other software related to job responsibilities.

Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacture guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes action for abnormal results. Reports equipment problems and/or failures to Bio-Med and Team Lead or Manager.

Prepares exam room and equipment by following proper cleaning and disinfecting guidelines. Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in the exam room.

Maintains yearly competency training, mandatory District education, professional certification, State licensure, and education requirements throughout employment.

• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Sonography or a related field. OR
• Certification from an American Medical Association (AMA) school OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) approved educational programs. AND
• Must be certified by ARDMS (OB/GYN Ultrasound) upon hire OR achieve certification from ARDMS within 12 months of the hire date.
• Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 plus year OB sonogram work experience.
• Certified in Fetal ECHO, Nasal Bone measurements, and Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) certification.

Location Address:

1201 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States