Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transabdominal and transvaginal obstetric ultrasounds, including first-trimester viability and dating, nuchal translucency, anatomy surveys, growth assessments, biophysical profiles, cervical length, and umbilical artery Doppler studies
• Perform gynecologic pelvic ultrasounds to evaluate the uterus, endometrium, ovaries, and adnexa (e.g., fibroids, cysts, postmenopausal bleeding)
• Assist providers with procedures such as saline infusion sonohysterography as needed
• Obtain accurate measurements and complete technical worksheets and preliminary reports for provider review
• Promptly notify providers of urgent or abnormal findings according to practice protocol
• Document exams and maintain image records in the EHR (Athenahealth) and imaging system
• Explain procedures to patients, maintain privacy and professionalism, and provide a calm, supportive experience
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain ultrasound equipment and probes per infection-control standards
• Help manage the ultrasound schedule to keep patient flow on time
• Travel between practice locations as scheduling requires