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Day (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Salary range:

$61.00

Schedule:

Per Diem

Shift Hours:

8 Hour employee

Department:

Perinatology

Job Objective:

Provides correct and detailed patient histories and accurately interprets exams. Performs sonographic exams of the highest quality. Eisenhower Medical Center (EMC) is an ACR accredited institution.

Job Description:

Education:
Required: Associate’s degree in Ultrasound Technology

Licensure/Certification:
Required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with OB/GYN or Fetal Echocardiography specialty; American Heart Association BLS
Preferred: Nuchal Translucency Certification (The Fetal Medicine Foundation or ARDMS registry), Nuchal translucency certification through NTQR/Fetal Maternal Foundation, Nasal Bone certification, or CLEAR certification

Experience:
Required: Three (3) years of general scanning experience including one (1) year of perinatal scanning experience

Reports To: Director of Maternity Services Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Neonate/ Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and coworkers to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to perform high technical quality sonographic images, Ability to perform portable exams in the operating room, Ability to prioritize work load, Ability to provide and accept feedback, approachable, adaptable, professional and respectful, Knowledge of all invasive and non-invasive ultrasound procedures, Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment and computer based systems, Knowledge of Operating Room sterile field procedures, Knowledge of patient age-specific needs and ability to provide appropriate care, Proficient in all diagnostic obstetric ultrasound imaging, portable and vascular exams; proficient in fetal anatomy, physiology and the processes of both genetic and teratogenic abnormalities, Proficient in using all ultrasound equipment

Essential Responsibilities

1.Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations. 2.Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care. 3.Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member. 4.Generates reports on the PACS system (Viewpoint), works with the attending physician to visualize sonographic examination on the OB view workstations. 5.Provides summary findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management; prepares accurate and comprehensive preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures. 6.Reviews adequacy of images and is aware of limitations of exam due to gestational age, fetal position, or patient habitus. 7.Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required; prepares and cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment as needed; checks equipment for optimal set-up and determines correct equipment usage. 8.Asks for assistance and informs Perinatologist of problems as needed. 9.Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam; follows department protocols for each exam. 10.Documents any changes in patient condition using appropriate forms and contacts nurse when necessary. 11.Keeps patient informed of exam procedures, any delays, and allows patient to ask questions regarding the procedure. 12.Communicates on a regular basis with Perinatology and Emergency Department Physicians and staff on patient exam, delays, concerns and care. 13.Sets up sterile trays and assists the Radiologist in invasive procedures with ultrasound guidance and reporting all deficiencies to the immediate supervisor. 14.Documents appropriately in: PACS, Patient chart, required forms and billing. 15.Covers for receptionist and tech assistant as needed. 16.May be need to work additional shifts and different shifts as required. 17.Enters correct charges and supplies in appropriate computer system. 18.Gives accurate and detailed interpretations of exams. 19.Performs other duties as assigned.