Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Maternal Fetal Medicine (Full Time, Days)
About The Position
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs ultrasound patient examinations on obstetric patients under the directions of a Perinatologist.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program required.
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registration in Obstetrics and Gynecology required.
- Nuchal Translucency and Cervical Length certifications required within one year of hire.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Knowledge of computer basics a must.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one-year experience in obstetrical ultrasound preferred.
- Certification in OB/GYN required within 1 year of hire date.
Responsibilities
- Uses interviewing techniques to gather relevant information from the patient or patient’s representative and the patient’s medical records regarding the patient’s health status and medical history
- Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand; presents explanations and instructions in a manner that can be easily understood by the patient. This includes explanation of procedure and responding to patient questions and concerns.
- Performs a variety of OB ultrasound examinations using established protocols with some degree of individual judgment based on circumstances and patient conditions
- Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow; adjusts scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristic. Performs measurements and calculations according to protocols
- Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed, and sufficient data is provided to the Perinatologist in order to direct patient management and render a final diagnosis
- Prepares for and assists Perinatologist with guidance imaging during invasive procedures
- Assists with introduction or placement of intra cavity devices
- Perform proper disinfection, as per equipment and regulatory standards of all medical equipment/devices
- Records diagnostic images and documented patient data for use by the interpreting Perinatologist in rendering a diagnosis and for archival purposes
- Communicates to Perinatologist patient clinical history and clinical observations made during ultrasound examination
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
