Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Duties:

• Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques specialized to maternal fetal ultrasound processes.
• Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.
• Consults with patient and evaluates any contraindications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
• Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
• Performs essential maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations, such as; detailed anatomical evaluation, complete fetal echocardiogram, growth assessment, fetal wellbeing (to include biophysical profiles, maternal/fetal Doppler, amniotic fluid assessments), needle procedure guidance, examinations of maternal pelvic anatomy (including transvaginal cervical assessment) and advanced diagnostic 3D/The Client techniques.
• Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Assists the supervising physician with invasive procedures as required.
• Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.
• Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
• Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Advises radiologist and/or referring OB provider of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation of the maternal-fetal scans.

Required Education:

• Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Must be American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered in:
• OB.
• OB GYN.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Fetal Echocardiography (FE).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience performing complex ob/gyn or vascular scans.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 36.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 12.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 3.00