Sonographer, Maternal Fetal Medicine

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical assistance and direction to technical staff personnel in a positive and professional manner. Participates on performance / process improvement groups as needed.

Operates Ultrasound equipment to perform a variety of vascular imaging procedures as indicated by physician orders and protocols.

Maintains quality assurance logs, updates policies and procedures, and maintains requirements as indicated for IAC and ACR accreditations.

Attends to direct and indirect patient care needs to ensure successful completion of requested imaging procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates ultrasound services and maintains the highest possible standards of quality set forth by the Imaging department and departmental policies and procedures
• Supervises and assists in departmental operations on a daily basis
• Provides leadership and supports interdepartmental teamwork on a daily basis
• Schedules personnel and monitors work schedules to provide adequate coverage on all shifts
• Participates in the quality improvement process to improve patient outcomes
• Performs a variety of vascular ultrasound procedures
• Produces clear and undistorted images as indicates per established protocols
• Identifies and visualizes all necessary anatomy, measurements, and correctly labels structures
• Documents patient information, test results, and measurements accurately
• Recognizes normal and abnormal vascular anatomy and physiology and reports critical values and abnormal findings per establishes policy and procedures
• Utilizes 2 dimensional, M-Mode, color flow and Doppler imaging techniques when indicated
• Abnormal patient findings are immediately reported to physician
• Assures correct patient information on requests and reports
• Monitors equipment and department supplies
• Organizes work area and maintains supplies

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited program for Ultrasonography
• Active member of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with RVT certification or ICAVL accredited
• Minimum (3) years of experience as an ultrasonographer and (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required
• Strong proficiency in computer based programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work well with other team members and consultants in remote offices as well as independently.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment

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• Coordinates workflow in department and other areas of hospital; provides professional and technical guidance and confers with medical staff as appropriate;
• assures availability and functioning of supplies and equipment; makes recommendations on hiring, firing and disciplining staff;

oversees Imaging students and evaluates assigned students.

Education :

Required : Graduate of accredited Imaging Program

Preferred : Associate degree

Experience :

Required : 3 years Ultrasound experience

Preferred : 2 years supervisory experience

Certifications :

Required : Must be registered within 24 months of graduation (and 12 months of hire); AHA BLS

Preferred : ARDMS or ARRT (S)

Physical Demands :