Sonographer MFM

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and therapeutic services, along with associated patient care, to support the Radiology Department’s mission of providing diagnostic information for subsequent patient treatment. The role plans and performs fetal imaging procedures, monitors pregnancy complications and fetal abnormalities, and produces high-quality images used for diagnosis or treatment. The sonographer also supports patients, collaborates with the radiology and medical teams, contributes to sonography education, and maintains professional and technical competencies.

Requirements

Be eligible for Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Hold Obstetrics and Gynecology certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions in English.
Ability to work with people using a teamwork approach.
Ability to prioritize work tasks and multitask.
Ability to differentiate shades of gray on a black-and-white monitor or photograph.
Ability to stand and walk for six to seven hours a day.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push an ultrasound machine for portable exams.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform fetal imaging procedures in accordance with department standards, protocols, policies, and procedures; detect and monitor pregnancy complications and fetal abnormalities.
Maintain professional and technical competencies required by the organization and applicable accreditation and licensing bodies.
Review physician requests for procedure information and refer questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing a study.
Monitor fetal heartbeat, movement, and growth; produce quality images and identify fetal sex, weight, and size.
Maintain confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
Assess patient needs related to comfort, hygiene, and range of motion, and provide support accordingly.
Explain sonographic procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Promote teamwork by interacting positively with technical, support, nursing, resident, and medical staff.
Participate in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation to support efficient, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Serve as a clinical instructor in accordance with sonography education program standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate and document student clinical performance fairly, consistently, and promptly according to educational program guidelines.
Maintain professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
Participate in in-house training and development and apply acquired skills and knowledge to job performance.
Follow the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH policies and behavior standards, Radiology Department policies and procedures, applicable state and federal regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines in imaging, patient care, and guest relations.
Report equipment failures immediately upon identification.
Perform high-level disinfection of ultrasound equipment according to department policy.