Job Summary Work in concert with Maternal-Fetal physicians to obtain high quality images and provide exceptional patient care. Essential Functions: • Documentation: Ensure proper patient identification. Obtain appropriate consent(s) prior toprocedure(s). Documents patient's prenatal history, medications, and allergies. Performsnecessary documentation in the patient's chart during and upon completion of ultrasound.Maintain procedure log if indicated• Maintenance of ultrasound room: Clean exam room surfaces (including exam bed) withapproved disinfectant between patients. Sterilize ultrasound probes used with appropriatedisinfectant. Once probes are dry, place clear plastic bag and green tape on ultrasound probe(s)to indicate they are clean and ready for use. Ensure clean towel, drape, pillow case, and tablepaper are available for next patient. Ensure floor is clean of debris and spills (if found, useappropriate universal precaution to remove).• Interpersonal Relationship Skills: Maintains a positive attitude constant with "Team Spirit"concept. Demonstrates ability to remain calm and objective in stressful situation. Work toestablish a good rapport with the patient and fellow team members. Demonstrate willingness to beflexible as needed to accomplish departmental needs and goals. Demonstrate knowledge andeffective use of customer service skills to satisfy the personal and practical needs of internal andexternal customers• Operate Routine Equipment and Obtain High Quality Images: Following routine standards,properly and safely manipulate ultrasound equipment within its limitations to obtain images. Useappropriate protocol to obtain required images. Critique images for quality and make necessaryjudgements to determine if they need to be repeated• Practice Effective Patient Care Skills: Ensure proper patient identification prior to ultrasound.Explain ultrasound/procedure to the patient prior to beginning and post procedure instructions asindicated. Provide an atmosphere conductive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.Maintain sterile equipment.• Human Experience:• Gain customer confidence through competence, good communication, and trust buildingbehaviors.• Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to improve the experience for bothpatients and peers.• Round on patients to create meaningful connections and keep patients informed of visit details(delays/wait times).• Model the service standards through consistently engaging in Always Event behaviors and viewfeedback through the patient lens.• Recognize and value the unique differences and similarities in both our team members andpatients to create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.• Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding.• Know and model the mission, vision and values, and how they relate to role-specificresponsibilities.• Model our people credo through a passion to care for each other, our patients and ourcommunities.• Human Experience: Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to improve theexperience for both patients and peers. Round on patients to create meaningful connections andkeep patients informed of visit details (delays/wait times). Model the service standards through consistently engaging in Always Event behaviors and view feedback through the patient lens.Recognize and value the unique differences and similarities in both our team members andpatients to create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Explain all processes topatients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding. Know and model themission, vision and values, and how they relate to role-specific responsibilities. Model our peoplecredo through a passion to care for each other, our patients and our communities. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. + Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. + The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. + All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm". Qualifications + Education: Associate degree - 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. Must be a graduate of an AMA approved ultrasound technology program, ARDMS certified. + Experience: One year Ob/Gyn experience, preferred. + Licensure/Certification: RDMS, OB required. + Additional skills required: + Must have current BLS certification upon hire and maintain throughout employment as required by department. + Must maintain ARDMS certification. + Excellent communication skills required. + Working knowledge of various ultrasound devices. + Must have ability to independently obtain high quality images needed to assist MFM physician with diagnosis. + Perform high-level sterilization according to Clinical Compliance standards following each exam. + Ability to successfully complete departmental and organizational skills validation and competencies as required. + Additional skills required: + Able to perform independently to obtain high quality images and advanced Doppler techniques. + Able to assist MFM physician with complex procedures. + Ability to put patient at ease during ultrasound(s) and procedure(s). + Reconciles patient's medical and prenatal history, current medications, medication allergies etc. + Demonstrate willingness to be flexible as needed to accomplish departmental needs and goals. Job Opening ID 106669