Ultrasound Technician

Planned Parenthood Southeast • Full-time • Atlanta Metropolitan Area, US • 2d ago

JOB TITLE: Ultrasound Technician

REPORTS TO: Health Center Manager and Ultrasound Program Director

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

LOCATION: Metro-Atlanta

Salary: $35/hr

Summary

The Ultrasound Technician provides ultrasound evaluations as part of the health care delivery team, delivers education and information to patients during the sonogram, and completes all documentation and procedural responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices. This role provides care in Planned Parenthood Southeast’s (PPSE) health centers in Marietta, GA, Atlanta, GA, and Lawrenceville, GA and may require travel to other PPSE or Planned Parenthood affiliate health centers for training and/or quality improvement opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities

Prepares patients for ultrasound examination, including explaining the process and/or procedure to the patient prior to completing the scan or test and provide patient education related to the scan

Completes high quality scans and records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a medical provider

Works closely with medical provider to ensure adequate screening, documentation, and communication of results in adherence with PPSE Medical Standards and Guidelines

Under the direction of a medical provider, provides assistance and patient care during procedures

Documents thoroughly in PPSE’s electronic health records, including the recording and processing of sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the scan or procedure for presentation to the medical provider

With the health care team and Health Center Manager, works to ensure smooth clinic flow and efficiency

Provides excellent, non-judgmental, and compassionate care to all patients

Assists health care team with health center operations as needed, including back office operations and customer service

Properly disinfects and cleans ultrasound equipment as outlined in PPSE policies and procedures

Performs routine maintenance on ultrasound machines and maintains proper operation of ultrasound machines, including correcting and/or reporting machine malfunctions

Under the direction of the Ultrasound Program Director, assists and/or leads ultrasound quality improvement initiatives, staff trainings, new system implementations, or any other ultrasound program related activities

Qualifications

Education

Ultrasound certification

Experience

One year of experience preferred; experience with GYN care highly desirable

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), be able to work a flexible schedule, and travel to multiple sites, as needed. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, ability to work in a fast-paced environment; able to juggle multiple priorities a must.

Physical Demands

Able to stand for a long period

Able to lift 15-20 lbs comfortably

Languages Spoken

Essential Characteristics

English required, some Spanish speaking skills preferred.

Professional demeanor and appearance

Ability to provide / support the provision of objective information to women about all the options available to them (abortion, adoption, or parenting) in the event of an unintended pregnancy

Benefits

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 13 paid holidays and one paid floating holiday, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary disability insurance.

Planned Parenthood Southeast maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to upholding a non-discriminatory environment and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Southeast is focused on fostering a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.