Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Provide reproductive health care and education

Ultrasound Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$67k - $72k

About the Job

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Computer literacy, including electronic health record systems, Microsoft Office, and basic data entry.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate empathy with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Consistent follow-through and accuracy in documentation and task completion.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity, with the ability to relate to diverse communities.
Ability to read and implement written instructions.
Ability to physically assist a patient in distress.
Ability to provide or support objective information about pregnancy options, including abortion, adoption, or parenting.
Commitment to PPSE’s mission and patient-centered values.
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
Ability and willingness to travel to other PPSE locations within Georgia and Alabama.
Reliable transportation for onsite and off-site work.
If using a personal vehicle for work, a valid Georgia driver license and current auto insurance meeting Georgia vehicle-code minimum requirements are required.
A high school diploma, GED diploma, or equivalent is required.
Ultrasound certification is required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and protocols.
Adhere to affiliate goals and policies concerning professionalism, in-clinic wait times, and the system for addressing client complaints.
Participate in health center efforts to achieve established productivity goals.
Participate in health center and affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue-cycle goals.
Encourage patient feedback.
Prepare patients for ultrasound examinations by explaining the process or procedure before the scan or test and providing related patient education.
Complete high-quality scans and record anatomical, pathological, or physiological data for interpretation by a medical provider.
Work closely with a medical provider to ensure adequate screening, documentation, and communication of results.
Under a medical provider’s direction, assist with procedures and provide patient care.
Thoroughly document in PPSE’s electronic health records, including recording and processing sonographic data and other relevant observations from scans or procedures for presentation to the medical provider.
Work with the health care team and Health Center Manager to ensure smooth clinic flow and efficiency.
Assist the health care team with health center operations as needed, including back-office operations and customer service.
Disinfect and clean ultrasound equipment according to PPSE policies and procedures.
Perform routine maintenance on ultrasound machines and maintain their proper operation, including correcting or reporting malfunctions.
Under the Ultrasound Program Director’s direction, assist with or lead ultrasound quality-improvement initiatives, staff training, new system implementations, and other ultrasound-program activities.

Desired Qualifications

Zero to one year of healthcare experience with gynecology is preferred.
Experience with electronic health records is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish and English is preferred.

Job Title: Ultrasound Technician

Location: Varies - East Atlanta, Cobb, Gwinnett, Georgia

Reports To: Lead Clinician

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $67,000-72,000

The Ultrasound Technician provides ultrasound evaluations as part of the health care delivery team, delivers education and information to patients during the sonogram, and completes all documentation and procedural responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices. This role provides care in Planned Parenthood Southeast’s (PPSE) health centers in Georgia and may require travel to other PPSE or Planned Parenthood affiliate health centers for training and/or quality improvement opportunities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.
1. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
3. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
4. Strong computer literacy, including EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and basic data entry.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate empathy with patients of diverse backgrounds.
6. Consistent follow-through and attention to accuracy in documentation and task completion.
7. Professional demeanor and appearance.
8. Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Ability to relate to diverse communities.
9. Ability to read and implement written instructions.
10. Ability to physically assist a patient in distress.
11. Ability to provide or support the provision of objective information about all pregnancy options (abortion, adoption, or parenting).
12. Strong commitment to PPSE’s mission and patient-centered values.
13. Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
14. Ability and willingness to travel to other PPSE locations within Georgia & Alabama.
15. Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
16. If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of GA vehicle code are required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
● High School Diploma, GED Diploma, or equivalent required. Ultrasound Certification required.
● 0 – 1 year of healthcare experience with Gynecology (GYN) preferred.
● Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred.
● Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
1. Adhere to Agency’s policies, procedures and protocols.
2. Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system for addressing client complaints.
3. Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity.
4. Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.
5. Encourage patient feedback.

ULTRASOUND DUTIES: including, but not limited to:
1. Prepares patients for ultrasound examination, including explaining the process and/or procedure to the patient prior to completing the scan or test and provide patient education related to the scan.
2. Completes high-quality scans and records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a medical provider.
3. Works closely with medical provider to ensure adequate screening, documentation, and communication or results.
4. Under the direction of a medical provider, provides assistance and patient care during procedures
5. Documents thoroughly in PPSE’s electronic health records, including the recording and processing of
sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the scan or procedure for presentation to the medical provider.
6. With the health care team and Health Center Manager, work to ensure smooth clinic flow and efficiency.
7. Assist health care team with health center operations as needed, including back office operations and customer service.
8. Properly disinfects and cleans ultrasound equipment as outlined in PPSE policies and procedures.
9. Perform routine maintenance on ultrasound machines and maintain proper operation of ultrasound machines, including correcting and/or reporting machine malfunctions.
10. Under the direction of the Ultrasound Program Director, assists and/or leads ultrasound quality improvement initiatives, staff training, new system implementations, or any other ultrasound program related activities.

Benefits Available

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 13 paid holidays and one paid floating holiday, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary disability insurance.

About the Company

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Provide reproductive health care and education

Planned Parenthood Federation of America operates health centers that deliver reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people. Its services are provided by skilled health care professionals who offer care and guidance on reproductive health topics through in-person clinics and related programs. The organization combines medical services, education, and advocacy to support informed health decisions and broader access to health care and rights. Unlike many health groups that focus on a single aspect, Planned Parenthood integrates care, education, and advocacy at a global scale, leveraging partnerships to extend its reach. Its goal is to create a healthier world by ensuring access to health care and rights for all people.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $276M
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1916

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