Posted:  08/11/2021

Job Scope

The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for furthering our mission to provide education on positive alternatives to abortion by performing limited OB ultrasound scans on our abortion-vulnerable, abortion-minded, and abortion-determined clients.

General Duties

• Performs limited (non-medical grade) ultrasound scans on scheduled or walk-in clients to:
  • Confirm intra-uterine pregnancy
  • Estimate gestational age
  • Confirm fetal cardiac activity
• Seeks to prepare appropriately for ultrasound appointments by collaborating with client advocates and learning about the clients’ situation
• Explains the ultrasound procedure in simple terms to clients, and answer any medical questions pertaining to the procedure that they may have
• Presents images and preliminary findings to clients, as well as to the signing physician via eKYROS (client database)
• Offers pro-life encouragement when deemed appropriate within the ultrasound room, rooted in medical knowledge and Christian truth
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and supplies; cleans the ultrasound room and orders supplies as needed
• Makes appropriate follow-up phone calls to clients related to the ultrasound procedure
• Maintains client records and medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure in the eKYROS database and clients’ paper file
• Utilizes basic computer skills with interfacing of Mindray US machine with eKYROS
• Interact with Client Services Director to facilitate the daily schedule and communicate insights and concerns that impact client counseling
• Provide feedback to Executive Director and Client Services Director for additional volunteer training opportunities.Works closely with Executive Director to maintain and create best policies and procedures in regards to the ultrasound services
• Assists other staff members and volunteers as needed

Training specific to the use of PCW’s ultrasound machine will be provided, if needed.