Ultrasonographer Perinatal - PT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine NJ

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

13d•$44 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols. Performs fetal exams including but not limited to: 1st trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, 2nd trimester detailed anatomic survey, 3rd trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venous, and uterine artery), and biophysical profile. Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report. Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care. Assumes responsibility for rotating on-call for weekends and holidays plus on call for week days after regular working hours. Demonstrates proficiency in Radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include but not limited to: ordering tests, cancelling tests, retrieval of patient information, change orders, tracking patients and images, and charging exams. Provides portable ultrasounds at bedside as requested by attending physicians. Assists and educates students, new perinatal ultrasonographers and other staff members that need assistance. Assists Perinatologist with various invasive outpatient procedures (ie: Amniocentesis/CVS). Independently assists physicians with operating room guidance of surgical procedure. Review patient chart, physicians’ order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient’s personal and medical information on history sheets. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department. Record images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation. May discuss test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Prepare and stock work area as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested. Assure a safe and clean environment for patients at all times. Secure and return supplies. Maintain room stock. Maintains Trophon room according to policy and procedure.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography to include education for general and perinatal procedures.
ARDMS OB/GYN required.
Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Responsibilities

Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols.
Performs fetal exams including but not limited to: 1st trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, 2nd trimester detailed anatomic survey, 3rd trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venous, and uterine artery), and biophysical profile.
Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report.
Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care.
Assumes responsibility for rotating on-call for weekends and holidays plus on call for week days after regular working hours.
Demonstrates proficiency in Radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include but not limited to: ordering tests, cancelling tests, retrieval of patient information, change orders, tracking patients and images, and charging exams.
Provides portable ultrasounds at bedside as requested by attending physicians.
Assists and educates students, new perinatal ultrasonographers and other staff members that need assistance.
Assists Perinatologist with various invasive outpatient procedures (ie: Amniocentesis/CVS).
Independently assists physicians with operating room guidance of surgical procedure.
Review patient chart, physicians’ order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient’s personal and medical information on history sheets.
Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department.
Record images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation. May discuss test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Prepare and stock work area as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested. Assure a safe and clean environment for patients at all times. Secure and return supplies. Maintain room stock.
Maintains Trophon room according to policy and procedure.