Ultrasound Maternal Fetal Medicine Technologist - FT - Days - $10K Sign on Bonus - MRH

About the role

This office Sonographer performs diagnostic maternal fetal medicine sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepares office and ultrasound equipment and supplies; and coordinates office and ultrasound equipment and reporting system service, maintenance, and upgrades for quality assurance.
• Implements safety standards with low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Auxiliaries MFM physician with ultrasound guided procedures and the collection of specimen for analysis and routing to the designated laboratory for analysis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the healthcare system’s and MFM division’s electronic medical records and ultrasound reporting system.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.
• Actively reports to MFM physician anomalies found in scan and obtains follow up images to complete evaluation of conditions noted.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and decision making.
• Selects appropriate imaging parameters, modes and techniques to identify, investigate, evaluate and document pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data.
• Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures at an advanced specialist skill level.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Actively participates with team in designing and implementation of policies and procedures.

  Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent: Ultrasound Technologist (Required)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD)
  • BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA)
  • BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)
  • All required certifications must be obtained within one year of hire/position.
  • One (1) year of OBGYN sonography experience required.
  • Experience in a Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) practice preferred.

  Qualifications

  • Education and Certification Requirements
  • Additional Job Information
  • Complexity of Work
  • Required Work Experience
  • Other Information
  • Maintains three or more of the following registries and routinely performs the credentialed exams.
  • Required: BLS, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)(RCDS), Certification in OBGYN, and Nuchal Translucency (NT) Certification.
  • PREFERRED: Nasal Bone (NB) Certification, Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) certification, American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), and Fetal Echo Certification.

  Competencies

  • ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • IMAGE PRODUCTION
  • ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL
  • PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
  • PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE
  • PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES
  • RESPONDING TO CHANGE
  • STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

  Physical Requirements

  • Bending and Stooping = 60%
  • Climbing = 40%
  • Keyboard Entry = 80%
  • Kneeling = 60%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
  • Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Reaching = 60%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
  • Sitting = 60%
  • Squatting = 40%
  • Standing = 60%
  • Walking = 60%
  • Audible Speech = 80%
  • Hearing Acuity = 80%
  • Smelling Acuity = 0%
  • Taste Discrimination = 0%
  • Depth Perception = 80%
  • Distinguishing Color = 80%
  • Seeing - Far = 80%
  • Seeing - Near = 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
  • Asbestos = 0%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
  • Dust = 0%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 20%
  • Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
  • Hazardous Medication = 40%
  • Latex = 20%
  • Computer Monitor = 80%
  • Domestic Animals = 60%
  • Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
  • Fire Risk = 20%
  • Hazardous Noise = 0%
  • Heating Devices = 40%
  • Hypoxia = 0%
  • Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
  • Magnetic Fields = 0%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
  • Potential Electric Shock = 20%
  • Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
  • Radiation = 40%
  • Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
  • Unprotected Heights = 0%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%
  • Shift Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential