per diem MFM sonographer

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

2d•$45 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

South Shore Health is seeking a per diem MFM Sonographer to perform level II ultrasounds and assist in guiding procedures related to maternal fetal medicine. This role involves explaining exams to patients, collaborating with MFM specialists, and maintaining excellent bedside manner, especially when delivering difficult news. The sonographer must possess analytical skills for imaging processes and fetal anatomy, be knowledgeable in equipment operation and maintenance, and foster a culture of service excellence and safety. The position also includes participating in the training of students and fellows, engaging in research and quality improvement projects, and staying current with MFM trends. The sonographer will perform exams according to national patient safety guidelines and utilize universal precautions.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Ultrasound Program required
At least 2 years of Level II scanning preferred
RDMS or eligible - Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration Eligible - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Nice To Haves

NT certified or become within 1st year of employment.

Responsibilities

Performs level II ultrasounds and assists in guiding for procedures related to them and to the scope of maternal fetal medicine (amniocentesis, CVS, biophysical profiles, dopplers, first trimester screening)
Receives and reviews requests for level II scans on patients
Explains exam to the patient taking into consideration physical and emotional needs
Reviews exam and collaborates with MFM specialist in a timely fashion and collegial way
Demonstrates excellent bedside manners
Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patient who is not only under physical and emotional stress. Must have knowledge in how to handle “Bad news to patients” and may have to attend specific courses or lectures in hospital. Multiple complaints on this issue is grounds for termination of employment.
Must possess analytical abilities necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of imaging processes, techniques and procedures and fetal anatomy and physiology.
Must be able to stand and walk most of the day.
Follows and spreads "Culture of Service Excellence"
Executes paperwork and enters patients in the computer in a timely fashion order to maintain pace of patient flow
Prepares equipment and supplies at the beginning of the day and during patient care and at the end of the day
Is knowledgeable in the operation of equipment to be used during the workday and identify malfunctions and repairs needed by notifying MFM attending
Is knowledgeable with the method used to clean and disinfect equipment used and follows that method strictly
Maintains effective working relations and communications with division members (sonographers, MFM staff, genetic counsellor, perinatal nurse)
May assist Ob/gyn attendings in OR with ultrasound guidance after approval of MFM staff
Follows “Med Teams” mentality in division and Hospital. Participates in clerical duties if needed on rare occasional times to facilitate smooth function of division
Communicates information to referring physicians in a timely fashion if needed
Participates in training of sonographer students, residents, MFM fellows, genetic counsellor students as deemed necessary but the MFM staff/director
Is willing to travel with MFM staff to be educated in new processes and techniques.
Acknowledge and participate in research programs, quality assurance and quality improvement projects carried on in the division/department
Must be NT certified or become within 1st year of employment. Division will cover cost. If sonographer no longer works at least for 1 year following certification for division will have to reimburse division the full amount incurred.
Remain up to date on developments and trends in the MFM field
Fosters a culture of safety.
Performs exams in accordance with National Patient Safety guidelines (2 points of patient id, time out)
Utilizes universal precaution techniques.
Transport and transfer patients using established procedures according to hospital guidelines.