Surgical Services Ultrasound Technician

Description

As a socially responsible health care employer and provider, we require our associates to show proof of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations unless approved exemption is provided.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a full-time (37.5 Hours) Ultrasound Technician at our East Columbus Surgical Center.

SUMMARY

The Surgical Services Ultrasound Technician is responsible for performing limited ultrasounds, providing abortion information to clients, assisting in medical procedures, and handling clerical tasks. This professional is dedicated to upholding high standards of client care and exceptional customer service. In line with the PPGOH Ultrasound Standard Operating Procedures, the Surgical Services Ultrasound Technician will work to support the Director of Ultrasound Services and the Director of Surgical Services to ensure abortion and ultrasound services accordance with PPGOH standards and guidelines as well as operating in compliance to all applicable regulatory bodies.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?

Our Mission

We protect, promote, and provide empowered health care for people throughout Ohio.

• We respect and honor all people
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for patients and staff
• We provide health care - without judgment
• We maintain responsible business practices
• We regularly demonstrate our shared organizational workplace values and standards in order to educate and care for the communities that we serve

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical 90% employer-paid base medical plans for single coverage
• Dental
• Vision 100% employer paid
• Life Insurance 100% employer paid
• Accidental Death & Disability 100% employer paid
• Long Term/Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
• 401(k) with matching employer contribution up to 4%
• Nine (9) paid holidays per year
• Two (2) paid floating holidays per year
• Financial incentive program for certified bilingual staff**aa

**Planned Parenthood respects and honors all people. Qualified associates who are fluent in a needed language (Spanish, Nepali, or Somali, depending on geographic service area) will earn a $1.00 per hour differential for two years following successful examination.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Certificate or diploma in clinical or medical ultrasound, or enrollment in program with an anticipated graduation date in the next 90 days required

• ARDMS Certification strongly preferred but not required
• Ultrasound training experience preferred
• Additional Medical / Health Care related certificate or diploma preferred
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills appropriate to PPGOH clinical duties. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a health care delivery team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Promote an organizational culture that embraces respect, quality care, effective communication, teamwork, accountability, innovation and responsibility.

• Perform ultrasound imaging procedure of clients for the purposes of pregnancy dating, identification of the presence or absence of cardiac activity, and fetal number.
• Set up and maintain ultrasound equipment, demonstrating proficiency in handling high-level disinfectants.
• Addressing patients’ concerns before, during and after ultrasound examinations
• Keep accurate records of scans performed and images produced
• Screen medical and social history with correct documentation of pertinent information.
• Properly cleans, maintains equipment, and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Maintain clear and accurate medical records, utilizing electronic health record system.
• Provides direct patient care as scheduled, in compliance with all affiliate protocols and procedures, to include education and counseling patients, maintaining medical records and logs, documenting Care Paths, scheduling patients and responding in a professional manner to the need of patients.
• Provides abortion clients with accurate information regarding PPGOH services, including questions pertaining to abortion and contraception options as well as funding sources.
• Familiar with health center funding sources, billing systems and medical coding.
• Assists in surgical procedures by providing intraoperative scans.
• Provides pregnancy testing, information, and referrals.
• Collects and prepares lab specimens, including venipuncture and urine collection.
• Prepares abortion rooms and maintains cleanliness and inventory of the lab area and exam rooms.
• Communicates with co-workers to keep client visits moving in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sensitivity and a nonjudgmental manner in dealing with sexuality and sensitive issues with clients.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the operations of the Health Center including, OSHA, CLIA, and ODH and their healthcare reporting requirements.
• Participates in PPGOH professional development including service expansion and ongoing staff competency.

PROMISE TO OUR ASSOCIATES

Planned Parenthood has served Ohioans with safe, accessible, and affordable health care for 100 years and welcomed more than 100,000 patient visits to our health centers in 2020. Every day, we fight to provide this care to everyone, no matter their income level, insurance status, zip code, color, creed, or country of origin.

As a mission-driven health care provider, Planned Parenthood is dedicated to ending health disparities and achieving health equity among all races. We work on all levels through our health centers, educational programming, and public policy to make the greatest impact on the communities we serve.

In order to become the leading organization for high quality reproductive health care, we continuously strive to create a supportive work environment that results in a positive experience for patients and associates alike. We find this support in our In This Together workplace values and service standards that bring associates together and foster an inclusive culture.

PPGOH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC), may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role

Qualifications

SUMMARY

The Surgical Services Ultrasound Technician is responsible for performing limited ultrasounds, providing abortion information to clients, assisting in medical procedures, and handling clerical tasks. This professional is dedicated to upholding high standards of client care and exceptional customer service. In line with the PPGOH Ultrasound Standard Operating Procedures, the Surgical Services Ultrasound Technician will work to support the Director of Ultrasound Services and the Director of Surgical Services to ensure abortion and ultrasound services accordance with PPGOH standards and guidelines as well as operating in compliance to all applicable regulatory bodies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Promote an organizational culture that embraces respect, quality care, effective communication, teamwork, accountability, innovation and responsibility.

• Perform ultrasound imaging procedure of clients for the purposes of pregnancy dating, identification of the presence or absence of cardiac activity, and fetal number.
• Set up and maintain ultrasound equipment, demonstrating proficiency in handling high-level disinfectants.
• Addressing patients’ concerns before, during and after ultrasound examinations
• Keep accurate records of scans performed and images produced
• Screen medical and social history with correct documentation of pertinent information.
• Properly cleans, maintains equipment, and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Maintain clear and accurate medical records, utilizing electronic health record system.
• Provides direct patient care as scheduled, in compliance with all affiliate protocols and procedures, to include education and counseling patients, maintaining medical records and logs, documenting Care Paths, scheduling patients and responding in a professional manner to the need of patients.
• Provides abortion clients with accurate information regarding PPGOH services, including questions pertaining to abortion and contraception options as well as funding sources.
• Familiar with health center funding sources, billing systems and medical coding.
• Assists in surgical procedures by providing intraoperative scans.
• Provides pregnancy testing, information, and referrals.
• Collects and prepares lab specimens, including venipuncture and urine collection.
• Prepares abortion rooms and maintains cleanliness and inventory of the lab area and exam rooms.
• Communicates with co-workers to keep client visits moving in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sensitivity and a nonjudgmental manner in dealing with sexuality and sensitive issues with clients.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the operations of the Health Center including, OSHA, CLIA, and ODH and their healthcare reporting requirements.
• Participates in PPGOH professional development including service expansion and ongoing staff competency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have at least one year of experience in PPGOH Abortion Services.

The candidate must achieve Epic credentialed trainer certification within 1 year of accepting the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Certificate or diploma in clinical or medical ultrasound, or enrollment in program with an anticipated graduation date in the next 90 days required

• ARDMS Certification strongly preferred but not required
• Ultrasound training experience preferred
• Additional Medical / Health Care related certificate or diploma preferred
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills appropriate to PPGOH clinical duties. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a health care delivery team.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong spoken and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to take decisive action.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Ohio Driver License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job may involve frequent interruptions, substantial overtime, frequent travel, evening and weekend meetings, on-call status and frequent deadlines. Work is usually performed in both an office and clinic environment.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks to be performed when circumstances change.

Salary : $24 - $29