Fetal Ultrasonographer II

University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington•Baltimore, MD

62d•$41 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision performs a variety of examinations utilizing diagnostic ultrasound in accordance with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) guideline to assist the attending physician with diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Operates technical ultrasound equipment and supplies sound waves to patients in accordance with standard operating procedures and according to departmental policies and procedures. Identifies all sonograms by recording patient name, date, and time. Identifies anatomical structures accurately in computer system. Cleans and disinfects ultrasound equipment according to infection control standards. Calibrates ultrasound equipment for correct exposure and magnification parameters. Performs minor maintenance on equipment, as needed. Assists physicians in performing invasive procedures, i.e. amniocentesis, CVS, lidocaine injections, and other fetal intervention procedures by handling equipment and preparing instrument trays under the direct supervision of the physician. Communicates effectively with patients, nurses, and physicians. Communicates information regarding sonography procedures requiring patient preparation. Completes records accurately, Enters patient information in reporting system, accurately and completely. Assists the receptionist and other support staff with routine office duties, as needed. Answers telephone, assists or direct callers. Instructs Ultrasound Technology students and residents and any other visitors on ultrasound procedures and techniques by demonstrating and explaining such. Precepts and mentors new staff as assigned by the Fetal US Coordinator/ Nurse Manager. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of fetal growth patterns, anomalies and associate pattern of anomalies. Articulates basic information to patient maintaining professional communication, sensitivity to potential diagnosis/abnormality. Provide client support as necessary. Attends in-service training programs and other relevant training sessions for professional growth and development and to meet professional registry requirements. Actively participates in unit based performance improvement initiatives. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an AMA and/or CAAHP approved school of Ultrasound Technology required.
Registered in Obstetrics and Gynecology or eligible for registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers required.
Registry in OB/GYN expected within one year; NT certification expected within 2 years.
CPR certification is required.
Knowledge of obstetrical principles and practices, including differentiation of cross-sectional anatomy and setting-up and maintaining a sterile field is required.
Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and practices is required.
Ability to operate routine ultrasound equipment is required.
Ability to utilize clinical reporting systems/electronic medical records.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of PACS/reporting system to manage patient information.
Ability to help patients to get on and off table approximately 30% of the time. Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and/or beds.
Ability to push/pull mobile ultrasound equipment of approximately 100 lbs. 10% of the time in order to perform portable exams.
Ability to work with patients possessing potentially infectious disease using the appropriate "Universal Precautions" and other safety procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients, medical and nursing personnel.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience performing diagnostic ultrasound studies preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of examinations utilizing diagnostic ultrasound in accordance with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) guideline to assist the attending physician with diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
Operates technical ultrasound equipment and supplies sound waves to patients in accordance with standard operating procedures and according to departmental policies and procedures.
Identifies all sonograms by recording patient name, date, and time. Identifies anatomical structures accurately in computer system.
Cleans and disinfects ultrasound equipment according to infection control standards. Calibrates ultrasound equipment for correct exposure and magnification parameters. Performs minor maintenance on equipment, as needed.
Assists physicians in performing invasive procedures, i.e. amniocentesis, CVS, lidocaine injections, and other fetal intervention procedures by handling equipment and preparing instrument trays under the direct supervision of the physician.
Communicates effectively with patients, nurses, and physicians. Communicates information regarding sonography procedures requiring patient preparation.
Completes records accurately, Enters patient information in reporting system, accurately and completely.
Assists the receptionist and other support staff with routine office duties, as needed.
Answers telephone, assists or direct callers.
Instructs Ultrasound Technology students and residents and any other visitors on ultrasound procedures and techniques by demonstrating and explaining such.
Precepts and mentors new staff as assigned by the Fetal US Coordinator/ Nurse Manager.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of fetal growth patterns, anomalies and associate pattern of anomalies.
Articulates basic information to patient maintaining professional communication, sensitivity to potential diagnosis/abnormality. Provide client support as necessary.
Attends in-service training programs and other relevant training sessions for professional growth and development and to meet professional registry requirements.
Actively participates in unit based performance improvement initiatives.
Performs related duties as required.