The GW Medical Faculty Associates

Sonographer - OB/GYN, Per Diem/Locum

The GW Medical Faculty Associates  •  $95k - $121k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Perform high quality obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations and procedures. Become well trained in the use and daily maintenance of the ultrasound imaging and recording system used in the department.

This position is a PRN position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

  • For gynecologic ultrasound examinations and procedures: Sets up ultrasound and procedure equipment; positions patient appropriately; operates ultrasound with or without physician guidance when appropriate (including but not limited to SIS)
  • For obstetric ultrasound examinations and procedures: Sets up ultrasound and procedure equipment; positions patient appropriately; operates ultrasound with or without physician guidance when appropriate (including but not limited to, amniotic fluid assessment, fetal viability, limited – detailed – and complete obstetric ultrasound, biometry and fetal wellbeing assessments, fetal Doppler studies, fetal echocardiograms, CVS, amniocentesis, first trimester screening). Processes and labels sample for laboratory submission.
  • Generates reports on examinations and procedures and insures that they are sent to the referring physician.
  • Submits billing for patients with appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
  • Demonstrates techniques and procedures to students and residents as assigned through the Department of OB/GYN.
  • Performs decontamination on equipment.

Requirements

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Bachelor of Science degree or Health-Related degree desirable
  • Certification with Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) to perform first trimester nuchal translucency for risk assessment within one year of hire.

  • Maintenance of required CME credits for registration with ARDMS is necessary.

Experience

  • Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.
  • Minimum of two years of experience as an ultrasound technologist is necessary
  • Maternal fetal medicine experience preferred.

The GW Medical Faculty Associates

About The GW Medical Faculty Associates

At The GW Medical Faculty Associates, we strive to do nothing less than to transform the art of healing. We have more than 700 providers that care for patients through over 50 medical specialties. They write the books your physician studies today and teach the doctors who will treat your sons and daughters tomorrow.

We are committed to comprehensive, thorough and accessible patient care. We see patients on our main campus at GW University, Sibley Memorial, Suburban and INOVA Fairfax Hospitals, too. We are a sought-after resource for patients who come here from all over the world, and for doctors as far away as Antarctica who seek our counsel through telemedicine.

We are national leaders in implementation of the Electronic Healthcare Record, which allows your doctors to work from a single, secure electronic patient file. That contains costs and makes treatment plans more precise, and expedites the pace of clinical research.

We are a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to enrich lives through the delivery of exceptional care that exceeds the expectations of our patients and their families, transform healthcare education and advance discovery.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Year Founded
Unknown
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