Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine
About The Position
The Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine performs specialized diagnostic ultrasound procedures using high-frequency sound waves to assist medical and professional personnel in identifying anatomical abnormalities. The role performs fetal and gynecological ultrasound examinations, supports invasive fetal procedures, prepares patients and equipment, evaluates image quality, maintains records and equipment, and provides technical assistance to students, employees, and medical residents. Care is adapted to the needs of the patient population served. This is an onsite position with hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Weekend coverage is required on a rotating basis, approximately once every six weeks.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved ultrasound school.
- At least two years of training in Allied Health or college.
- At least one year of clinical experience in OB/GYN ultrasound.
- Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and the function and operation of its controls.
- Understanding of equipment and computer systems and procedures for equipment service.
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policies and procedures, including implementing patient care during emergencies.
- Ability to cover weekends on a rotating basis, approximately once every six weeks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge to assist with invasive fetal procedures alongside MFM specialists.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification.
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least five years of clinical experience in OB/GYN ultrasound.
- Nuchal Translucency Certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform procedures according to departmental format and complete examinations within the allotted time.
- Perform required clerical duties using IDXrad, SMS, Last Word, scheduling, and other computer systems.
- Perform portable ultrasound examinations when necessary.
- Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations to detect anatomical abnormalities and assist physicians with deep abdominal biopsies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
- Perform fetal anatomy and physiology examinations across gestational ages, including Level II, 3D, detailed fetal cardiac anatomy, transvaginal, and Doppler studies.
- Assist with amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, and fetal reduction procedures.
- Perform gynecological ultrasound examinations.
- Prepare and position patients for diagnostic procedures, explain procedures, and prepare and set up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Evaluate image quality, obtain representative images of pathological conditions, and process images according to standard procedures or techniques.
- Maintain ultrasound records, archive and de-archive data, and record numerical readings and related information in patient charts and documents.
- Calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment; clean and sterilize instruments and supplies; and replenish supplies as needed.
- Provide technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
- Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients' age, culture, language, literacy, and sensory needs.
- Follow the standards identified in the Medical Center's organizational policies.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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