Ultrasound Technologist Perinatal Position Available In Newton, Georgia

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Job Type:

Regular Scheduled Hours:

32

Job Summary:

Provides specialized perinatal care in the Maternal Fetal Centerand performs all levels of OB/GYN ultrasound and antenatal testingin an inpatient/outpatient setting. Demonstrate respect, dignity,kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families,visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

JobDescription:

• Performs ultrasound examination per definedprotocol. Assists the patient throughout the examination,explaining testing process and ensuring patient comfort.
• Allassociates shall follow the applicable safety steps required toperform their duties to ensure safety for themselves and theirpatients, and be in compliance with Medical Center, state, andfederal safety standards.
• Examples of such steps include:performing proper safety procedures and precautions; reportingsafety concerns and incidents; using correct lifting techniques anddisposing of sharps and infectious waste properly.
• Obtains andrecords all patient data as required by the medical center, state,JCAHO or other agencies.
• Complies with all requirements of theCenter’s AIUM accreditation.
• Must be proficient in all aspects ofordered US procedure. This Center provides diagnostic images forinterpretation by Maternal Fetal Physicians. Ensure proper chargingof all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
• Completedexaminations are processed on the US machine, imaging software andthe image archiving system for interpretation.
• Must assist thephysicians with invasive procedure. Preps, monitors, and assiststhe physician with invasive procedures.
• Works closely withphysicians, genetic counselor, and other nursing staff to promotegood working relationships and quality patient care.
• Complieswith house-wide BSI precautions and follows recommendations forcleaning transducers. Able to utilize Trophon per procedure.
• Operates all equipment in an effective, safe and efficient manner.

Performs routine maintenance of all department equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials,Licenses:

• Associate Degree OR ultrasound certification from AMAapproved school of Radiologic or Ultrasound TechnologyCertification through a Radiology Tech program from an accreditedhospital.
• Must be certified by the American Registry forDiagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS in OB/GYN.
• Credentials areexpected to be kept in force for their respective areas of trainingand all related annual CMEs completed timely.

SpecializedKnowledge:

• Will have extensive knowledge of anatomy andphysiology, ultrasound physics, and ultrasound equipment.
• Use ofintravaginal scanning, Doppler Flow scanning, M-mode scanningability.
• Will be familiar with all B-Mode, Real Time, Color FlowApplications, 2D and 3D.
• Nuchal Translucency Certificationpreferred but required within two years of hire date.
• Nasal BoneCertification preferred but required within two years of hire date
• Specialty certification in one other area of OB imaging.

Kind andLength of Experience:

• Adequate clinical experience from anapproved program
• Perinatal sonographer is directly responsiblefor results acquired for interpretation by a physician.

The skillsmust not only be exceptional but the Maternal Fetal Specialist mustalso approve them in order to work independently of othertechnologists or physicians.

FLSA Status:

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