Sonographer

LCMC Health•Mason, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

1 year of MFM sonography in an outpatient setting.
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Sonography.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
Fetal Nuchal Translucency Certification - Fetal Medicine Foundation
Sonography Certification - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER (RDMS) - American Registry Of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)ARDMS
Physical dexterity to operate sensitive electronic ultrasound equipment to produce images and perform tests on patients requiring placement of equipment in sensitive areas.
Knowledge of fetal anatomy and fetal circulatory system.
Ability to function in a sterile environment during procedures.
Effective communication skills required.
Ability to perform work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to pay attention to details, changing from one task to another without loss of composure or efficiency.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing priorities related to changing patient needs.
Demonstrates skills needed to promote positive patient satisfaction.
Ability to work cooperatively with the healthcare team.
Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively problem solve.

Responsibilities

Performs transabdominal and transvaginal scans to obtain detailed fetal anatomic exams, umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery Doppler studies, biophysical profiles, nuchal translucency exams, 2D/3D imaging studies, and cervical lengths.
Selects appropriate transducer and settings for the study.
Expands the scope of examination according to any abnormality identified.
Provides assistance with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, and other MFM procedures.
Reviews physician orders to ensure proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained.
Verifies all images and documentation are sent to the MFM electronic documentation system.
Prepares patients and collects relevant clinical information from the patient and medical record for completion of accurate exams and/or procedures.
Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams.
Takes appropriate action to resolve and produce the most desirable outcomes.
Identifies patient and procedures to be performed utilizing National Patient Safety Goals and HIPPA policies.
Prepares, utilizes, and manages ultrasound equipment.
Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports malfunctions through proper channels.
Performs high level disinfection using Trophon system.
Maintains quality controls and documents according to hospital policy and procedures.
Maintains a clean work area by following infection prevention protocols, sterile techniques, and proper environment of care standards.
Maintains supplies for exams and procedures.