OB Ultrasound Tech
Tanner Clinic·Layton, Utah
Tanner Clinic·Layton, Utah
The OB Ultrasound Tech performs high-quality obstetric ultrasound examinations while ensuring patient comfort and safety. They document exams accurately and communicate any abnormalities to the appropriate provider.
Description Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for an OB Ultrasound Tech.
Performs high-quality obstetric ultrasound examinations in an outpatient clinic setting while providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Perform second-trimester, anatomy, growth, biophysical profile, and limited OB exams. Operates, prepares, and maintains ultrasound equipment and accessories to produce diagnostic-quality images while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety. Documents exams accurately according to physician orders and clinic protocols. Recognizes, documents, and communicates observed abnormalities or anomalies to the appropriate provider. Take measurements, calculate values, and analyze the results in preliminary reports for the physicians. Reviews patient medical history and provider instructions to determine appropriate imaging approach and equipment settings. Records patient’s medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed. Explains procedures to patients, address questions, and position patients to obtain optimal images. Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, physicians, and clinical staff. Adheres to HIPAA, patient record management policies, infection control, and all clinic policies. Other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent. Maintain or be eligible for certification as an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in OB/GYN. Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements. Current CPR certification required.
Three years of experience performing ultrasounds is required. Minimum six (6) months experience as an ultrasound technician working in a high volume outpatient OB/GYN or MFM setting preferred.
Knowledge of obstetric ultrasound principles, anatomy, and fetal development. Knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and image optimization techniques. Knowledge of prenatal screening protocols and high-risk pregnancy indicators. Knowledge of safety, infection control, quality improvement practices, and medical ethics.
Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions. Skill in gathering, analyzing, and recording patient data. Skill in performing and documenting OB ultrasound exams accurately and efficiently. Skill in identifying normal and abnormal fetal and maternal anatomy.
Ability to explain procedures and results to patients in a clear and friendly manner. Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure. Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately. Ability to work collaboratively with OB providers and clinical staff.
Variety of Sonography equipment including ultrasound machines, transducers, gels, and computer hardware/software.
Combination of exam and laboratory rooms and darkroom. In some situations, may work in operating room. Sometimes works in close quarters. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings.
May be standing for long periods and may have to lift/turn disabled patients. Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching. Some stress related to dealing with anxious patients. Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate ultrasound equipment.
Other Requirements: Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
Market context
Utah employers typically look for OB ultrasound technologists with accredited sonography training, ARDMS certification in OB/GYN, and several years of hands-on experience, especially in busy outpatient OB/GYN settings. These roles are competitive because clinics want candidates who can work efficiently, produce accurate scans, and adapt to patient volume. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any high-volume outpatient experience in your application.
