Perinatal Ultrasound Technician
HCA Healthcare · McKinney, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays. Seeking a Perinatal Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer who provides specialized expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.
Job Summary
Performs consistently accurate and high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations. The specific area of expertise is OB/GYN. Maintains a high standard of patient care.
Responsibilities
- Applies fetal ultrasound principles in the evaluation of fetal anomalies
- Applies gynecological ultrasound principles in the evaluation of patient
- Adapts to various ultrasound machines while maintaining high standards of sonography
- Identifies fetal anomalies, such as CNS, maxillofacial, cardiothoracic, abdomen, abdomen wall, genitourinary, extremity placental, umbilical cord growth disturbance
- Performs ultrasounds on maternal uterus, cervix and ovaries
- Performs complicated twin and triplet scans in conjunction with in-office multiple gestation service
- Identifies gynecological anomalies such as fibroids, thickened endometrium and polyps
- Makes preliminary, equivocal diagnosis of gynecological and fetal disorders in the organ systems mentioned above
- Operates General Electric, Accuson, Medison, and ATL ultrasound machines with proficiency
- Continues to expand knowledge of latest technology
- Maintains ultrasound logging records including past medical history, past surgical history, past obstetric history, and past genetic history
- Prepares patients for procedures including and not limited to Level I & II ultrasounds, amniocentesis, lung maturity amniocentesis, PUBS, anmio reduction, external cephalic version, and GYN ultrasound
- Maintains professional relationship with other staff members, other obstetric offices and hospital personnel
- Exercises independent judgement when interpreting Biophysical Profiles designed to assess fetal well-being
- Alerts physicians of potentially dangerous conditions
- Diagnoses fetal weight disturbances based on fetal biometry
- Diagnoses multiple fetal anomalies and reports and demonstrates them to physician
Qualifications
- Associates degree in Ultrasound, required
- Bachelor's degree, preferred
- A minimum of one-year specialty (OBGYN) Ultrasound Tech / Technician experience required
- ARDMS, required
- RDMS-OBGYN – highly preferred
- BLS required
- Must be certified in diagnostic ultrasound in accordance with state regulations
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts