Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Sonographer Specialty (Perinatology Sonographer Specialty) Inova

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7 Falls Church, VA Job Details PRN Up to $10,000 per student 21 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Loan assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Maternal-fetal medicine BLS Certification Ob/Gyn High school diploma or GED Operating medical imaging equipment Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Hospital experience Full Job Description Job Description Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer Specialty to join the team. This role will be PRN. Fairfax Antenatal Testing Center 11 ultrasound rooms, including a dedicated inpatient room and a lead sonographer The Joint Commission Maternal Level of Care IV designation

• caring for high-risk, high-acuity patients On-site Genetic Counselors and a comprehensive Fetal Care Center Fetal Echo exams performed at this location Advanced procedures offered on site, including amniocentesis, CVS, and fetal transfusions

Featured Benefits:

Committed to

Team Member Health:

offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement:

Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions

• starting on your first day.

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:

offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

Mental Health Support:

offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Work/Life Balance:

offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!

Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer Specialty Job Responsibilities:

Communicates effectively with the patient to obtain clinical maternal-fetal history/informed consent from the patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results. Explains the procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation, as evidenced by customer satisfaction. Assists the physicians in performing CVS, Amniocentesis, and image optimization studies using departmental protocols to provide optimum results. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of maternal fetal ultrasound principles and theory as they pertain to the specialized area. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of specialized fetal anatomy, pathology and physiology as well as the systemic effect of other systems Utilizes fetal anatomical knowledge to position patients to optimize image quality during examination while still providing for patient comfort and safety. Demonstrates critical thinking skills as well as the ability to enhance the procedure with additional modalities and views based on identified disease processes and fetal anomalies Independently utilizes analytical abilities to determine the selection of images that are presented to the physician for interpretation. Demonstrates the ability to accurately measure maternal fetal area structures and pathology to further determine the direction of the exam and identify fetal anomalies. Provides clinical services according to specialized maternal fetal ultrasound practice standards to detect fetal anomalies and acts as a resource to students, nurses, fellows and other technologists, to ensure optimal department functions. Accurately obtain and evaluate color flow and Doppler waveforms using this information to determine if further evaluation is needed. Records all data, images and technical notes that provide the preliminary report to facilitate the physician's ability to interpret the information. Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services, and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records. Demonstrates the ability to use proper cleaning techniques on all ultrasound imaging transducers. Demonstrates the correct high level disinfection procedure, according to hospital policies when needed. As well as properly utilize and maintain the high-level disinfection device within the department. Maintains all logs associated with this technique. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees.

Minimum Requirements:

(Cannot make changes to this section without officially updating the JD) Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Start; Successful completion of the Inova Nuchal Translucency (NT) Program is required within 6 months for team members without the Nuchal Translucency Certification.; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Start Licensure
• None required Experience
• Two years of hospital or doctor's office-based experience in the performance of specialized maternal-fetal sonography detecting fetal anomalies Education
• High School diploma or equivalent; Degree from Accredited Sonography Training Program About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider.

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