Ultrasound Maternal Fetal Medicine Technologist - FT - Days - $10K Sign on Bonus - MRH
About The Position
This office Sonographer performs diagnostic maternal fetal medicine sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. The role involves preparing office and ultrasound equipment, implementing safety standards, assisting physicians with procedures, and utilizing electronic medical records and ultrasound reporting systems. The technologist will position patients, perform imaging procedures, analyze image quality, and report anomalies to the MFM physician. They will follow established protocols for fetal evaluation, review patient history, educate patients, and select appropriate imaging parameters. The position requires performing routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures, maintaining documentation, and participating in policy and procedure design. The role demands critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently in a high-volume, complex environment. Understanding of fetal anatomy, abnormalities, Doppler assessments, multiple gestations, transvaginal ultrasound, and 3D imaging is necessary. The technologist will also provide guidance and assistance in diagnostic procedures like CVS, amniocentesis, and PUBS, and must stay updated on ultrasound techniques. Travel between clinic sites is required, and variable shifts or weekend coverage may be necessary.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Ultrasound Technologist (Required)
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
- BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
- One (1) year of OBGYN sonography experience required.
- Maintains three or more of the following registries and routinely performs the credentialed exams.
- All required certifications must be obtained within one year of hire/position.
- Required: BLS, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)(RCDS), Certification in OBGYN, and Nuchal Translucency (NT) Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) practice preferred.
- Ideally, experience with performing and interpreting 3D imaging.
- Preferred: Nasal Bone (NB) Certification, Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) certification, American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), and Fetal Echo Certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepares office and ultrasound equipment and supplies; and coordinates office and ultrasound equipment and reporting system service, maintenance, and upgrades for quality assurance.
- Implements safety standards with low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Assists MFM physician with ultrasound guided procedures and the collection of specimen for analysis and routing to the designated laboratory for analysis.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the healthcare system’s and MFM division's electronic medical records and ultrasound reporting system.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
- Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.
- Actively reports to MFM physician anomalies found in scan and obtains follow up images to complete evaluation of conditions noted.
- Follows established protocols for fetal evaluation and diagnosis.
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and decision making.
- Selects appropriate imaging parameters, modes and techniques to identify, investigate, evaluate and document pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data.
- Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures at an advanced specialist skill level.
- Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
- Actively participates with team in designing and implementation of policies and procedures.
Benefits
- $10K Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
