Ultrasound Maternal Fetal Medicine Technologist - FT - Days - $10k Sign on Bonus - MHM

Memorial Healthcare

3d•Onsite

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. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else.

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 Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
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.
Preferred: Nasal Bone (NB) Certification, Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) certification, American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), and Fetal Echo Certification.

Responsibilities

Selects appropriate imaging parameters, modes and techniques to identify, investigate, evaluate and document pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data.
Demonstrates knowledge of the healthcare system s and MFM division's electronic medical records and ultrasound reporting system.
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.
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.
Assists MFM physician with ultrasound guided procedures and the collection of specimen for analysis and routing to the designated laboratory for analysis.
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and decision making.
Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures at an advanced specialist skill level.
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.
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.
Prepares office and ultrasound equipment and supplies; and coordinates office and ultrasound equipment and reporting system service, maintenance, and upgrades for quality assurance.