Ultrasound Tech, MFM - Part Time

About the role

The Ultrasound Tech, MFM is responsible for performing a variety of specialized technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to assist medical and professional personnel in detecting anatomical abnormalities.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of ASOBGYN reporting system, Epic patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center.
• Performs portable ultrasound exams when necessary.
• Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities including masses, abscesses and stones in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures; assist physicians with biopsy deep abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
• Determines, prepares and sets up medical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures and measurements and positioning patients for each anatomical view; explain procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of images obtained; process accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
• Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required; calculate, compile and record data from numerical readings on patient's charts and related documents.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning; clean and sterilize instruments, supplies and equipment; stock and replenish supplies as required.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, new employees, medical residents and medical students.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Ultrasound School.
• 2 years training in Allied Health/College.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in OB/GYN ultrasound.
• Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, their function and operation of each control.
• Understanding of equipment and computer systems as well as the procedures for equipment service.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in cases of an emergency situation.
• Ability to cover weekends on a rotation basis (roughly once every six weeks).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge to aid in invasive fetal procedures with MFM specialist.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• 1 years of clinical experience in MFM ultrasound.
• Nuchal Translucency Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• None specified.