Ultrasound Technologist

Area of Interest : Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing

Sign On Bonus : $10,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.6

Department : Maternal Fetal Medicine- CR

Shift : M-F between hours of 7 : 45a-5 : 00p

Job ID : 169781

Overview

Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer

Maternal Fetal Medicine

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Monday-Friday, Daytime Hours

Flexbile on shift - open to 0.6 (3 days / week) to 1.0 (5 days / week) apply to discuss

The clinic sonographer is required to operate and maintain specialized ultrasound equipment used in performing detailed fetal evaluations and procedures. The sonographer should provide education to families while evaluating the fetus in real time, showing compassion and being sensitive to families, many of whom are frightened about the fetus, mother, or both. The sonographer will assistant the physician and clinical teams in history taking and presentation of complex cases to the physician, interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination, and performance of invasive fetal procedures.

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Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasounds while providing proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to ensure the patient understands the examination to be performed

Be proficient in performing the following ultrasound studies :

Transabdominal and transvaginal

Detailed fetal evaluation

Fetal Echocardiography

Nuchal translucency and nasal bonus

Multiple gestations

Fetal Doppler interrogation

Diagnose and analyze fetal anomalies in partnership with the physician

Diagnose and analyze fetal growth disturbance

Maternal uterine artery Doppler interrogation

Maternal general abdominal / pelvic evaluation

Adnexa

Renal

Liver & gallbladder

Assist MFM physician in :

History taking and presentation of complex MFM patient cases to the physician

Interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination

Performance of invasive fetal procedures

Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination

Travel to outreach clinics as needed

Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the examination table and operate proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required

Be aware of what is happening in clinic / department and the organization by attending clinic / department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site

Qualifications

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Registered or eligible for certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Ob / Gyn

Fetal echocardiography certified or willing to pursue certification shortly after starting

Nuchal Translucency & Nasal Bone Certification is required after 1 year in the office

Mandatory reporter certification

CPR certification