Ultrasound Technologist - Maternal Fetal Medicine
Charleston, SC
MetaSense, Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Required Experience:

• 2 years' of experience with pelvic and endovaginal ultrasound, first trimester nuchal translucency, second trimester fetal anatomy scans,biophysical profile, umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery (MCA) dopplers, 3D and The Client imaging, assisting with amniocentesis, chorionicvillus sampling, umbilical blood transfusions, and nonstress testing (required), BSMH
• At least one-year experience in OB/GYN high risk diagnostic ultrasound. 1-year experience in Fetal
• Echocardiography strongly preferred.

Licensing/Certification: 

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ROMS) or registered within one year of hire (required)
• Certified in American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OB/GYN (required)
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card required.
• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS OB/GYN). Nuchal Translucency (NT) certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.

Education : 

• Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program certified by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT) or equivalent OR an Allied Health Education program for Medical Sonography certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical
• Sonographer (JRCDMS). (required)

Description : 
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
This position is responsible for preparing patients and performing specialized obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound exams and procedures
in accordance with physician's orders and established protocols. The sonographer will prepare images and reports of the examination and
results in a timely, accurate manner to facilitate diagnosis and ensure quality patient care.

Essential Job Functions
- Performs specialized obstetric, fetal, and gynecologic diagnostic ultrasound examinations in order to detect fetal anomalies, evaluate fetal anatomy, and detect gynecologic anomalies using the ultrasound machine and other necessary equipment per department standards and protocols.
- Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report.
- Performs fetal monitoring tests on indicated patients.
- Assists physician in performance of invasive diagnostic or surgical procedures.
- Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care.
- Maintains practice standards as outlined in American Society of Radiologic Technicians (ASRT): The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy- Sonography Practice Standards.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include but not limited to: ordering tests, cancelling tests, retrieval of patient information, change orders, tracking patients and images, and charging exams.
- Maintains practice standards as outlined in The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) accreditation.

Skills
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Active Listening
Patient Monitoring
Patient Care
Group Problem Solving
Attention to detail
Ultrasounds
Patient Communication
Communication
Scheduling
Critical Thinking
Analyzing Data or Information
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Ultrasound Equipment
Relationship Building
Required
Ultrasound Tech