Ultrasound Tech-Perinatal Specialist

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•$58•Onsite

About The Position

Provides correct and detailed patient histories and accurately interprets exams. Performs sonographic exams of the highest quality. Eisenhower Medical Center (EMC) is an ACR accredited institution.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Ultrasound Technology
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with OB/GYN or Fetal Echocardiography specialty
American Heart Association BLS
Three (3) years of general scanning experience including one (1) year of perinatal scanning experience
Ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and coworkers to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
Ability to perform high technical quality sonographic images
Ability to perform portable exams in the operating room
Ability to prioritize work load
Ability to provide and accept feedback, approachable, adaptable, professional and respectful
Knowledge of all invasive and non-invasive ultrasound procedures
Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment and computer based systems
Knowledge of Operating Room sterile field procedures
Knowledge of patient age-specific needs and ability to provide appropriate care
Proficient in all diagnostic obstetric ultrasound imaging, portable and vascular exams; proficient in fetal anatomy, physiology and the processes of both genetic and teratogenic abnormalities
Proficient in using all ultrasound equipment

Nice To Haves

Nuchal Translucency Certification (The Fetal Medicine Foundation or ARDMS registry)
Nuchal translucency certification through NTQR/Fetal Maternal Foundation
Nasal Bone certification
CLEAR certification

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care.
Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Generates reports on the PACS system (Viewpoint), works with the attending physician to visualize sonographic examination on the OB view workstations.
Provides summary findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management; prepares accurate and comprehensive preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
Reviews adequacy of images and is aware of limitations of exam due to gestational age, fetal position, or patient habitus.
Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required; prepares and cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment as needed; checks equipment for optimal set-up and determines correct equipment usage.
Asks for assistance and informs Perinatologist of problems as needed.
Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam; follows department protocols for each exam.
Documents any changes in patient condition using appropriate forms and contacts nurse when necessary.
Keeps patient informed of exam procedures, any delays, and allows patient to ask questions regarding the procedure.
Communicates on a regular basis with Perinatology and Emergency Department Physicians and staff on patient exam, delays, concerns and care.
Sets up sterile trays and assists the Radiologist in invasive procedures with ultrasound guidance and reporting all deficiencies to the immediate supervisor.
Documents appropriately in: PACS, Patient chart, required forms and billing.
Covers for receptionist and tech assistant as needed.
May be need to work additional shifts and different shifts as required.
Enters correct charges and supplies in appropriate computer system.
Gives accurate and detailed interpretations of exams.
Performs other duties as assigned.