Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under supervision of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Faculty, MFM Sono Supervisor, and AP Sonographer to provide professional and high-level technical skills involving use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis and evaluation of OB/Gyn and MFM patients. Performs both clinical and/or research protocols. Aware of AIUM standards and ensures compliance.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Ultrasound Technology or Graduate of Accredited Sonography Program
• 2 years of experience in OB/Gyn ultrasound including 1 year of MFM ultrasound experience
• Clinical training at UTSW may be considered as experience.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS Registry) Upon Hire
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification credited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
• Fetal Echo (FE) required certification within 2 Years

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that it is properly supplied for procedures.
• Demonstrates conscious effort to be good stewards of UTSW resources to ensure facility financial goals are met.
• Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
• Responds to inquiries/calls regarding procedures in a timely manner.
• Communicates problems during the shift with equipment or pending exams with appropriate staff.
• Engages in equitable distribution of clinical workloads by pre-charting in preparation for upcoming schedule.
• Participates in learning experiences with new employees and students. Works collaboratively with AP sonographer and faculty to ensure thorough documentation and imaging.
• Assists with scheduling and coordinating exams as appropriate to ensure smooth workflow.
• Performs quality controls on assigned equipment and reports issues timely.
• Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes (minimum 90%25 attendance).
• Completes required courses/modules/certifications by the due date
• Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned.
• May be requested to do in-patient ultrasound at CUH if needed for admitted patient.
• Adheres to departmental time and attendance guidelines.
• Wears employee ID and follows dress code policy.
• As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.
• Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.
• Monitors and trains students in all areas of current competencies.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Leads the work of technologists ensuring that procedures are performed according to standards.
• Pre-charts to determine scheduling balance and works with peers to adjust, as needed.
• Participates in the modality specific QA/QC program and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Participates in various accreditation processes as directed.
• Follows all policies related to patient care and clinical activities in their assigned setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees