Ultrasound Technologist II-Maternal Fetal Medicine-Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness
About The Position
The Diagnostic Specialist II - MFM performs basic and moderately complex Obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) established protocols. Responsibilities Prepares ultrasound scanning rooms Performs moderately complex sonograms based on AIUM guidelines. Performs moderately complex transvaginal sonograms. Performs moderately complex biophysical profiles for fetal assessment. Performs moderately complex umbilical artery Doppler studies. Performs the following moderately complex procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis, MPR (Multiple Pregnancy Reduction) and PUBS Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images. Utilizes advanced experience to assist other sonographers in highly complex imaging procedures. Effectively communicates differentials to perinatal physicians. Assists in the training of less experienced Sonographers and acts as a resource for advanced sonography knowledge. Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and improvement activities. Evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs, files, and records. Prepares instruments for sterile/disinfection JCAHO criteria. Maintains equipment to assure conformance with specific operational standards. Maintains equipment in working order, performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance, reports any equipment malfunction to supervisor. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing equipment. Provides patient education related to ultrasound studies. Generates accurate computerized ultrasound reports. Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees. Any other assignments or projects assigned by perinatal physicians, proactive manager or ultrasound technician supervisor.
Requirements
- 2 (two) years of ultrasound experience preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education
Responsibilities
- Prepares ultrasound scanning rooms
- Performs moderately complex sonograms based on AIUM guidelines.
- Performs moderately complex transvaginal sonograms.
- Performs moderately complex biophysical profiles for fetal assessment.
- Performs moderately complex umbilical artery Doppler studies.
- Performs the following moderately complex procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis, MPR (Multiple Pregnancy Reduction) and PUBS
- Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.
- Utilizes advanced experience to assist other sonographers in highly complex imaging procedures.
- Effectively communicates differentials to perinatal physicians.
- Assists in the training of less experienced Sonographers and acts as a resource for advanced sonography knowledge.
- Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and improvement activities.
- Evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs, files, and records.
- Prepares instruments for sterile/disinfection JCAHO criteria.
- Maintains equipment to assure conformance with specific operational standards.
- Maintains equipment in working order, performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance, reports any equipment malfunction to supervisor.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols.
- Operates and cares for testing equipment.
- Provides patient education related to ultrasound studies.
- Generates accurate computerized ultrasound reports.
- Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees.
- Any other assignments or projects assigned by perinatal physicians, proactive manager or ultrasound technician supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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