Ultrasound Maternal Fetal Medicine Technologist

About the role

A Sonographer is a diagnostic ultrasound professional who is qualified by professional credentialing, academic, and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the diagnostic medical sonographer includes those procedures, acts, and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience. This person must demonstrate competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient ability to tolerate procedures and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and positioning.
• Implement a procedure plan that falls within established protocols.
• Recognize sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow; adjust scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics; analyze sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.
• Perform measurements and calculations according to practice protocol.
• Minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy without compromising examination quality and/or completeness.
• Establish that the examination, as performed, complies with applicable protocols and guidelines.
• Document clearly, concisely, and completely as well as documenting diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, according to established policy and procedure.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Associate Degree or higher in related technological field. Graduate of an educational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or minimum one year obstetrics (OB) experience. Preferred: One year of previous experience as an MFM Sonographer.
• Licenses & Certifications: Credentials with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registered in OB within one year of hire. RDMS in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) must be obtained within two years of hire. If results are not available at two year mark due to ARDMS results waiting period, employee will be allowed to work until results become available. Fetal Nuchal Translucency must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date Nasal Bone Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in related technological field.
• Graduate of an educational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or minimum one year obstetrics (OB) experience.
• One year of previous experience as an MFM Sonographer preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrate competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s).
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and positioning.
• Ability to recognize sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.
• Ability to adjust scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics.
• Ability to analyze sonography findings throughout the course of the examination.
• Ability to perform measurements and calculations according to practice protocol.
• Ability to minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy.
• Ability to establish that the examination complies with applicable protocols and guidelines.
• Ability to document clearly, concisely, and completely as well as documenting diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Tax-deferred savings account with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retailer discounts and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The work schedule is Monday-Thursday (8a-5p), Friday (8a-12p).