Maternal Fetal Medical Sonographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Performs a variety of perinatal ultrasound procedures that utilize high frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels for the diagnosis of disease in utero.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares exam room.
• Obtains informed consent and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam.
• Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols.
• Explains method of examination and positions patient.
• Assesses the patient’s status and needs, completes appropriate diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patient’s ongoing condition, and performs the necessary interventions.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered.
• Ensures quality images.
• Coordinates the preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners.
• Documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately.
• Informs patient of physician’s instructions or ancillary caregiver’s observations or concerns and takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care.
• Meets the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy, and efficiency.
• Ensures safe and effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with oncoming shift.
• Monitors equipment reliability and safety.
• Reports issues and/or repairs or service due.
• Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms, and equipment to maintain work environment.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Actively participates in quality initiatives, including patient satisfaction, patient care, and workflow.
• May be required to float to other departments (within Product of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Required Education:

• Associate’s Degree (no specialty/major specified).

Certifications & Licensure:

• AHA BLS.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)-Sonography (S).
• OR -ARDMS-Fetal Echocardiography (FE).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• NT certification.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two years of MFM perinatal scanning experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment.
• Experience in understanding and usage of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.