Fetal Medicine Sonographer

Intermountain Health

1d • $43 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer performs diagnostic sonogram scans on patients using specialized equipment. The position works closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results while providing high-quality patient care, demonstrating a strong understanding of ultrasound imaging techniques and technical skill, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role will work 8 hours every Monday at the fetal center. No holidays or on call shifts. Essential Functions Ensures proper patient identification and prepares the patient for the exam. Uses proper imaging techniques to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality diagnostic exams. Demonstrates the ability to perform High level Maternal Fetal Medicine imaging. Completes and annotates a medically acceptable exam and follows the system standard scanning protocols producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal amount of time. Follows appropriate processes for performing the appropriate exam, completing exams, and ensuring all exams transfer to PACS. Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur, for quality, and reporting any equipment failures or problems. Exhibits good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired materials. Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage. Is proficient in all downtime processes. Follows the appropriate process to modify images on PACS. Participates in and attends Maternal Fetal Medicine clinical training. Actively participates in process improvement project that improves patient experience, quality, access, etc. Sites may also choose to assign MFM sonographers as one of the following: System superuser, Quality Technical lead, research lead sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, education lead sonographer, or other needs related to the department.

Requirements

• Following Protocols
• Ultrasounds
• Patient Identification
• Documentation
• Customer Service
• Management Reporting
• Advanced Imaging Techniques
• ARDMS: must be registered in OB/GYN or Fetal Echo
• ARDMS: In addition, supports MFM research studies as directed and meet quality standards outlined by the medical director/manager for AIUM
• Detailed Fetal Anatomy Examination (76811) accredited practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently perform complex and challenging exams according to department specific requirements.
• Subject matter expert for advanced technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

Nice To Haves

• Sonographers with 5 years of experience in MFM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Uses proper imaging techniques to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality diagnostic exams.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform High level Maternal Fetal Medicine imaging.
• Completes and annotates a medically acceptable exam and follows the system standard scanning protocols producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal amount of time.
• Follows appropriate processes for performing the appropriate exam, completing exams, and ensuring all exams transfer to PACS.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur, for quality, and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
• Exhibits good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired materials.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
• Is proficient in all downtime processes.
• Follows the appropriate process to modify images on PACS.
• Participates in and attends Maternal Fetal Medicine clinical training.
• Actively participates in process improvement project that improves patient experience, quality, access, etc.
• Sites may also choose to assign MFM sonographers as one of the following: System superuser, Quality Technical lead, research lead sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, education lead sonographer, or other needs related to the department.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees