Perinatal Sonographer

University of Maryland Medical System•Towson, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perinatal Sonographer provides safe and effective ultrasound services to OB/GYN patients with specific attention to the specialized procedures unique to Perinatal medicine. Performs and interprets ultrasounds within the scope of the job. Together with the physician, develops final diagnostic impression. Properly documents all procedures according to policy. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Requirements

Vocational/Technical Degree (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
NT Nuchal Translucency Certification (Required)
RDMS OB/GYN (Required)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)
1 year or more of sonography experience (Required)
1 year or more of demonstrated ability to perform advanced Doppler exams to include middle cerebral artery,
1 year or more of umbilical cord artery, ductus venosus and uterine arteries. Experienced in targeted fetal assessment (Required)
1 year or more of demonstrated knowledge of and experience performing 3D/4D exams (Required)
1 year or more of experience in guiding physician during invasive procedures (Required)
1 year or more of prior experience in perinatal sonography (Required)

Nice To Haves

Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Consults and communicates with other departments in professional manner. Plans delivery of care according to patient activity and staff competencies. Appropriately communicates ultrasound results to referring - physician. Demonstrates collaborative efforts between L & D, Antepartum, and postpartum units and delivers services timely. Demonstrates understanding of safety, health and morale needs of customers/co-workers by taking steps to ensure those needs are met. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Prioritizes work and adjusts priorities based on changing situations. Responds effectively in emergency situations.
Working independently to optimize efficiency and productivity, selects and prepares equipment and supplies and performs comprehensive and complete diagnostic exams. Documents procedures for medical records. Provides and stores imaged medical records via M.O. Disks and VHS tapes. Generates detailed computerized sonogram reports. Participates accurate ultrasound guidance for diagnostic and therapeutic exams and participates in ultrasound interpretation with provider, contributing technical, professional knowledge and observation to the final diagnostic impression. Responds in an appropriate time frame when L&D, antepartum and postpartum units request services. Performs specialized perinatal ultrasound procedures including high quality anatomic surveys through the use of extensive - knowledge of fetal anatomy with recognition of normal and abnormal findings and/or pathology. Performs accurate nuchal translucency measurements in accordance with criteria set by FMF and SMFM to insure high quality first trimester screening. Follows appropriate scan protocol for ultrasound Doppler exams including middle cerebral, ductus venosus and uterine arteries unless otherwise directed by Perinatologist and in accordance with American Institute of Medicine. Performs 3D/4D scans using equipment knowledge and understanding of MPR scan planes (sagittal, coronal, transverse) to produce a diagnostic image. Actively participates in continued recertification and audit process for NT first trimester screening program as required by FMF and SMFM.
Properly identifies patient. Obtains and documents patient history and pertinent information. Appropriately educates and explains procedures to patients. Prepares patient for procedures. Assesses patient for risk factors and logs patient's genetic results and abnormal cases Communicates any changes in patient's condition to patient care area. Follows departmental protocol for procedures unless - specified differently by Perinatologist, clarifying and following doctors' orders Adhering to infection control standards and using proper sterile technique, produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation in timely fashion using appropriate technique and positioning. Performs all studies in accordance with ALARA (As Los as Reasonably achievable) principal set by AMA. Performs portable procedures as well as procedures in the OR. Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights. Protects the privacy of patients and employees.
Operates medical imaging equipment properly and safely using department standards for reporting malfunctions or problems. Selects and modifies technical factors as necessary. Follows TJC - requirements for management of hazardous materials. Maintains an appropriate level of supplies in work area as needed. Follows appropriate protocols to ensure the safety of self and others.