MFM Ultrasonographer III

Texas Children's Careers•Austin, TX

24d

About The Position

We’re searching for a Ultrasonographer MFM III, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will perform routine and comprehensive ultrasound examinations for interpretation by the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Radiology faculty using specialized ultrasound equipment. In assisting the interpreting physician, the diagnostic ultrasonographer is able to obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimal diagnostic results. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

Required Technical diploma Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or associate degree or bachelor's degree
Required RDMS-OB - Reg Diag Med Sonographer OBGYN by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Required 3 years Maternal fetal medicine scanning experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred NUCH TRA - Nuchal Translucency by the Perinatal Quality Foundation Or RDMS-FE - RDMS in Fetal Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS

Responsibilities

Performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging exams in accordance with established department guidelines and protocols. Be able to independently scan routine and comprehensive ultrasound under the supervision of the MFM Physicians, Fetal Intervention Physicians and Radiologists. The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease process, and new procedures as they evolve.
Verifies patient identification and reviews that the requested procedure correlates with the patient’s clinical history.
Reviews clinical information, including relevant personal and family history, exposures and other risk factors. This also includes review of pertinent prior imaging study reports or the images themselves as available.
Communicates easily and effectively with patients in a pleasant and reassuring manner. Explains the procedure to the patient and responds to patient questions and concerns.
Performs appropriate procedures and records anatomic, pathologic and or physiologic data for interpretation by the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Radiology faculty.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Extends the scope of the exam by providing additional ultrasound images based on the pathology or aberrant findings.
Reviews images for accurate annotation, technique, and completeness. Demonstrates the ability to properly adjust the technical factors aimed at improving image quality.
Maintains knowledge of anatomy, pathology, hemodynamics, and ultrasound physics to identify and characterize normal and aberrant anatomy, masses, fluid collections, stenosis and sonographic artifacts.
Record and process sonographic images and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician. Ensures that the documentation is accurate, concise and complete.
Performs and completes the ultrasound examination within the designated time frame.
Prepares examination report and effectively communicates ultrasound technical findings to the interpreting physician.
Ultrasound guidance services required during procedures performed in the unit consists of genetic amniocentesis, transvaginal and transcervical chorionic villus biopsy, multifetal reduction and amino reduction. Performs CVS procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to competently perform first trimester screening, transvaginal assessment of cervical length, routine and comprehensive ultrasound examinations, biophysical profiles, growth assessment, and Doppler assessment of the middle cerebral artery peak velocity, umbilical artery, umbilical vein, and ductus venous in cases of twin-twin transfusion and fetal growth restriction.
Scan independently on normal and abnormal scans that are at a high level and complex and have different protocols.
Independently assists MFM physicians with invasive procedures.
Scans in 3D imaging to demonstrate to MFM physicians, Radiologists, and Fetal Intervention physicians on abnormalities.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of ultrasound equipment, transducers, computer systems, and electronic medical records.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort and wellbeing of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
Ensures adequate supply stocking and appropriate inventory control.
Participates in the AIUM accreditation process and continuous quality improvement activities.
Provides patient communication with regard to any delays, timed procedures, or any other patient related information.
Is self-motivated and works well with minimal supervision. Asks for guidance when necessary and responds positively to guidance.
Performs patient care functions.
Promotes positive communication.
Participates in the professional development of self and others.
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs other essential job-related functions.