Fetal Diagnostic Sonographer MFM I Days I $10k Sign on bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The MFM Sonographer will perform a variety of complex detailed obstetrical exams and guidance for procedures providing high quality imaging for interpretation and diagnosis by a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician/Interventionalist. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Perinatal Sonographer, guided by established AIUM and department protocols, clinical assessment and patient's medical history, obtains high quality comprehensive imaging studies and effectively communicates findings to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician. Able to identify normal from abnormal ultrasound images and holds knowledge of various fetal anomalies including CDH, CPAM, TTTS, CHD, gastroschisis, etc. Perform ultrasound guidance for minor invasive procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, vesicocentesis, thoracentesis, fetal fluid drainage, etc. Demonstrate proficient skills in 2D, 3D, Doppler and Color Doppler imaging. Proficient operation of ultrasound equipment using correct parameters based on gestational age and diagnosis. Demonstrate proficient skills in advanced 3D imaging and rendering. Calculate measurements, formulas and ratios with correct annotations and enter into PACS reporting system. Provide outstanding patient care with consideration of diagnosis and psychosocial support. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Fetal Echo Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of complex detailed obstetrical exams and guidance for procedures providing high quality imaging for interpretation and diagnosis by a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician/Interventionalist.
Obtain high quality comprehensive imaging studies and effectively communicates findings to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician.
Identify normal from abnormal ultrasound images and holds knowledge of various fetal anomalies including CDH, CPAM, TTTS, CHD, gastroschisis, etc.
Perform ultrasound guidance for minor invasive procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, vesicocentesis, thoracentesis, fetal fluid drainage, etc.
Demonstrate proficient skills in 2D, 3D, Doppler and Color Doppler imaging.
Proficient operation of ultrasound equipment using correct parameters based on gestational age and diagnosis.
Demonstrate proficient skills in advanced 3D imaging and rendering.
Calculate measurements, formulas and ratios with correct annotations and enter into PACS reporting system.
Provide outstanding patient care with consideration of diagnosis and psychosocial support.