Diagnostic Perinatology Sonographer

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

81d

About The Position

Under the direction of a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician, Sonographer performs sonographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail; performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative, using ultrasound for diagnosis.

Requirements

• Licensure - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Nuchal Translucency (NT) / Nasal Bone Certification eligible.
• C.L.E.A.R Certification eligible.
• Sonographer required to have current BLS card.
• Must have good working knowledge of anatomy.
• Must have an understanding for the principles of physics, electricity, variation of anatomical postures - supine, prone, etc.
• Must know methods of scanning to obtain clearly defined films.
• Must be able to set up and operate equipment.
• Must have knowledge of methods and techniques, patient care and sterile techniques to deal with all types and conditions of patients.
• Maintains knowledge and complies with all relevant MFM standards and procedures and protocols.
• Must keep abreast of new procedures, equipment and methods.

Responsibilities

• Independently and collaboratively performs a variety of OB Perinatology ultrasound procedures according to MFM protocols.
• Ability to complete the following exams: Ultrasound Ob 14 wks, Ultrasound Ob 18-20 wk Screen for Malformation, Ultrasound Ob Transvaginal, Ultrasound Ob Biophysical profile, Ultrasound Ob Doppler Fetal Umbilical, Ultrasound Ob Nuchal Measure (NT).
• Assist MFM in guidance of needle placement for Ultrasound Guided Amniocentesis for Genetic and FLM.
• Verifies patient identification and correctness of order(s) according to department policy and procedure.
• Assumes responsibility and action to ensure the safety, care, comfort and satisfaction of the patient for the duration of the visit.
• Thoroughly ascertains pertinent medical history and clinical information relative to a patient's known or suspected condition or reason for procedure.
• Independently assesses appropriateness of ordered procedure and initiates changes/alternatives necessary to ensure patient safety and the procedure of most diagnostic value is performed.
• Preparation of test for interpretation; discussion of case with MFM Physician; necessity of immediate action reports important findings to MFM Physician when not stationed in the Marian Women's Center.
• Independently and effectively resolves daily operational issues and conflicts up to own level of authority and apprises Coordinator and/or Director of issues and status.
• Assumes responsibility for the care, utilization, maintenance of ultrasound equipment to perform at optimal levels of performance and safety.
• Performs daily maintenance, evaluates and troubleshoots; expedites service requests and maintains documentation and service/safety records.
• Effectively communicates problems and status with Coordinator and/or Director to facilitate operational alternatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals