Obgyn Sonographer - Obgyn Division

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: OBGYN Division, Women & Infants Center
Under the supervision of the physician, provides patient services using diagnostic ultrasound for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Assists the physicians in gathering sonographic data necessary to make diagnostic decisions.
About UAB Medicine
Located in Birmingham, UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the United States and Alabama’s largest single-site employer. In addition to providing health care services for more than 1.6 million patients annually, we are committed to educating medical professionals and advancing medical science through research. UAB Medicine is anchored by UAB Hospital, which has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, ranked as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 by Forbes magazine, and among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, and we received a Top Ten Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corp.
UAB Medicine was recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for the fifth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® and is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times. UAB Medicine also was designated a Health Care Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ health care and employment. We offer a competitive benefits package, 100% tuition assistance at UAB, and an exciting atmosphere for starting or growing your career.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED required. Currently registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
OB-GYN registered/registry eligible preferred.
Preferred: OB-GYN registered at the time of employment; or must obtain OB-GYN registry status within six months of hire date.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Currently registered with ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. OB/GYN registry required within six (6) months of employment. CLEAR (Cervical Length Education and Review) certification and NTQR (Nuchal Translucency and Quality Review) and nasal bone NTQR certification required with six (6) months of employment. Obtains fetal echocardiography certification within 18 months of hire. CPR/BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.