Eastern Virginia Medical School
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Salary
$81,000 / YEAR
Perform a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, including specialized pelvic floor and gynecology assessments, for diagnostic purposes. Document patient information accurately in the Electronic Medical Record and report findings to physicians.
Requires an associate degree or completion of a medical sonography program, along with ARRT or ARDMS registration in Obstetrics/Gynecology. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Overview Under the direction of a qualified physician, the ultra-sonographer will perform a variety of technical procedures to patients for diagnostic purposes. Ultra-sonographers must have the ability to perform all technical procedures required for the ultrasonic assessment of patients without direct supervision. Ultra-sonographers must exercise a high degree of technical competence, accuracy and judgement.
Perform Pelvic Floor Ultrasound (PFUS) examinations. This includes, Perineal PFUS, Introital PFUS, Endovaginal ultrasound (EVUS) and Endoanal ultrasound (EAUS). Perform a 2-dimensional (2D), 3-dimensial (3D) or 4-dimensial (4D) assessment of the pelvic floor, based on the medical indication. Perform standard Gynecology ultrasound. Recognize normal and abnormal ultrasound findings. Explain procedures to patients and report findings to physicians. Record all pertinent patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and generate an ultrasound report. Documentation should be completed efficiently and thoroughly for all patients seen. Same day documentation is the best policy.
Associate degree or successful completion of a one to two year program in radiological technology or closely related field and successful completion of a one to two year program in medical sonography. Must be ARRT and/or ARDMS registered in Obstetrics/Gynecology. Must have 3 years experience in relevant or related field.
Experience in Pelvic Floor Ultrasound preferred.
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