OB/GYN Technologist-Senior

Description
The OB/GYN Technologist-Senior performs advanced diagnostic obstetric and gynecologic sonographic examinations and serves as a senior clinical resource within the ultrasound team. Applies advanced technical knowledge and independent judgment to complex examinations, supports quality and workflow improvements, and provides guidance, training, and mentoring to less-experienced technologists.

Responsibilities

Education

Radiologic Technology or completed a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program AND Associate's Degree

Experience and Licenses

Five (5) years of diagnostic ultrasound experience is required

-RDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

-RDMS OBGYN Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Obstetrics and Gyn

• Performs advanced diagnostic obstetric and gynecologic sonographic examinations in accordance with established protocols, standards, and physician orders.
• Operates ultrasound equipment using advanced imaging techniques, settings, measurements, and optimization methods to obtain diagnostic-quality studies.
• Reviews imaging orders, clinical history, prior studies, and other available information to determine examination requirements.
• Locates, evaluates, measures, and records pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional information identified during examinations.
• Performs technically challenging examinations and adapts imaging approaches within established protocols based on patient condition, anatomy, clinical indication, or technical limitations.
• Evaluates acquired images and examination data for technical quality, completeness, and consistency with departmental standards.
• Recognizes significant technical or clinical concerns and communicates pertinent information promptly to the appropriate physician or clinical team member.
• Serves as a clinical and technical resource for ultrasound technologists, physicians, and other members of the care team.
• Trains, mentors, and provides technical guidance to new and less-experienced ultrasound technologists.
• Supports orientation, competency development, continuing education, and adoption of established sonography practices.
• Identifies opportunities to improve imaging quality, patient flow, examination protocols, and department workflows and participates in related improvement activities.
• Supports consistent application of departmental protocols, patient safety practices, infection prevention requirements, documentation standards, and equipment procedures.
• Assists with evaluation of equipment functionality, imaging practices, supplies, and operational needs and communicates concerns to department leadership.
• Collaborates with physicians and clinical staff regarding complex examinations, patient care needs, and imaging requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in ultrasound technology, OB/GYN imaging practices, and applicable professional standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, imaging techniques, anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Advanced knowledge of obstetric and gynecologic sonography practices, examination protocols, image-quality standards, and patient safety requirements.
• Ability to independently perform and troubleshoot complex or technically challenging examinations.
• Ability to exercise advanced clinical judgment, recognize unusual findings or technical concerns, and determine appropriate action within established protocols.
• Ability to evaluate image quality and examination completeness and provide technical guidance to other sonographers.
• Ability to serve as a clinical resource, trainer, and mentor to less-experienced technologists and new team members.
• Ability to identify workflow, quality, equipment, or practice concerns and contribute to process and quality improvement activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with physicians, technologists, nursing staff, and other clinical professionals.