Ultrasound Tech-Perinatal Specialist

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

2d•$50 - $76

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech-Perinatal Specialist obtains appropriate patient histories, performs high-quality sonographic examinations, and provides accurate, detailed interpretations and summary findings to support diagnosis and patient management. The role performs diagnostic obstetric, perinatal, portable, and vascular ultrasound examinations, including ultrasound-guided assistance with invasive procedures. The specialist works with physicians and department staff, follows exam and patient-care protocols, documents findings and charges, and helps maintain equipment and clinical spaces.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Ultrasound Technology.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification from ARDMS with an OB/GYN or Fetal Echocardiography specialty.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Three years of general scanning experience, including one year of perinatal scanning experience.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to produce technically high-quality sonographic images and perform portable examinations in the operating room.
Ability to prioritize workload, provide and accept feedback, and work in an approachable, adaptable, professional, and respectful manner.
Knowledge of invasive and non-invasive ultrasound procedures, ultrasound equipment and computer-based systems, operating-room sterile-field procedures, and age-specific patient needs.
Proficiency in diagnostic obstetric ultrasound imaging, portable and vascular examinations, fetal anatomy and physiology, and genetic and teratogenic abnormalities.
Proficiency in using ultrasound equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use independent judgment and systematic problem-solving to produce high-quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care.
Report equipment failures and report deficiencies to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Generate reports in the PACS system (Viewpoint) and work with the attending physician to visualize examinations on OB view workstations.
Provide summary findings to physicians, prepare accurate and comprehensive preliminary reports, and contact referring physicians when required by established procedures.
Review image adequacy and recognize examination limitations related to gestational age, fetal position, or patient habitus.
Organize the daily work schedule and perform related clerical duties; prepare and clean rooms, sterilize equipment as needed, and check equipment setup and appropriate use.
Ask for assistance and inform the Perinatologist of problems as needed.
Obtain medical history, prepare patients for examinations, and follow department protocols.
Document changes in patient condition and contact a nurse when necessary.
Explain examination procedures and delays to patients and allow them to ask questions.
Communicate regularly with Perinatology and Emergency Department physicians and staff about examinations, delays, concerns, and patient care.
Set up sterile trays and assist the Radiologist with ultrasound-guided invasive procedures.
Document appropriately in PACS, patient charts, required forms, and billing systems.
Cover receptionist and technical assistant duties as needed.
Work additional or different shifts when required.
Enter correct charges and supplies in the appropriate computer system.
Provide accurate and detailed interpretations of examinations.
Comply with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; address compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.