Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Technologist (1.0 Days - Indianapolis)

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Franciscan, our Maternal Fetal Medicine sonographers use ultrasound technology to perform specialized ultrasound imaging for high-risk pregnancies. In this role you will collaborate with the physician to ensure accurate imaging documentation to support complex maternal and fetal care.

Requirements

Certificate Ultrasound Technology
Associate's Degree Radiology or Ultrasound
2 years Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography Required or 5 years Ob/Gyn sonography Required
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Registered Ultrasonographer (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (OB certification perferred)
FE - Fetal Echocardiography (preferred)

Nice To Haves

OB certification
Fetal Echocardiography

Responsibilities

Explain testing procedures to patients and family members to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Prepare, position, observe and care for patients throughout the examination to ensure safety and comfort.
Complete all ultrasound examinations, with oversight of a physician.
Uses equipment to record images of motion, shapes, and composition of target areas.
Ensure the ultrasound images generated are high quality.
Adjusts the machine to produce high quality images for physician interpretation, following established best practice protocols.
Store images on approved facility approved archiving system.
Review test images to check for quality and sufficient coverage.
Compares patient’s most recent scans to previous studies and assess diagnostic information.
Provide summary findings for physician interpretation.