OB/GYN Sonographer
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Description
OB/GYN Sonographer
Women’s Specialists of New Mexico (WSNM)
Join Our Team
Women’s Specialists of New Mexico is seeking a skilled and compassionate Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join our OB/GYN team. This position performs obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations and works closely with our physicians and clinical team to support high-quality patient care.
We are looking for a sonographer who combines strong technical skills with attention to detail, professionalism, and a compassionate approach to caring for our patients.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations in accordance with provider orders, established protocols, and applicable professional standards.
- Obtain accurate diagnostic-quality images, measurements, and required documentation for provider interpretation.
- Perform obstetric ultrasound examinations to evaluate fetal growth, anatomy, position, development, and well-being as appropriate to the examination ordered.
- Perform gynecologic ultrasound examinations, including transabdominal and transvaginal imaging, as appropriate, to evaluate pelvic anatomy and structures.
- Review ultrasound images for technical quality and completeness before concluding the examination.
- Recognize findings that may require prompt provider review and communicate those findings in accordance with established clinical protocols and the sonographer's scope of practice.
- Accurately document examinations, measurements, technical observations, and other required information in the patient's medical record and/or imaging system.
- Explain ultrasound procedures to patients and respond appropriately to questions within the sonographer's scope of practice.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety throughout the examination.
- Follow established infection-prevention, equipment-cleaning, and patient-safety procedures.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the clinical team.
- Maintain ultrasound rooms in a clean, organized, and appropriately stocked condition.
- Perform routine equipment checks and care in accordance with manufacturer and practice guidelines and promptly report equipment concerns or malfunctions.
- Maintain required certifications and complete continuing education requirements applicable to the position.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope and responsibilities of the position.
