Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Sonographer II - UNC MFM at Raleigh (Hiring Immediately)

Description

UNC MFM located in Raleigh or Vilcom is one of the largest maternal fetal medicine and obstetric imaging providers in the Triangle Area! We have opportunities to work across the triangle at one of 5 MFM clinical locations.

Hours: Sonographers work 40 hours per week. Options are flexible to include 5 8-hr shifts or 4.4 9-hr shifts.

This position is eligible for our Incentive Program:

• Option 1: $25,000 3-year commitment incentive.
• Option 2: $20,000 3-year commitment incentive plus relocation assistance.

• Commitment incentives are equal payments made every six (6) months from the start date during the three (3) year commitment.

This is an AIUM Certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit that cares for high risk pregnancies across the state of North Carolina, including patients that require specialty pregnancy and delivery planning services at a tertiary care referral center, advanced prenatal diagnostics, and advanced fetal care.

We are a cohesive, professional team built on a culture of integrity, support, and kindness. Sonographers in our unit have opportunities to grow skills and work with experts in the field of prenatal diagnosis.

Additional Perks:

• Excellent benefits package: Medical, retirement, PTO.
• Expanding telemedicine program and MFM clinical footprint.
• Career development opportunities through our Clinical Career Ladder
• Our schedules are made with input from the sonographer team and by a sonographer

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Responsible
for the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose complex
diagnostic conditions, and for performing and communicating results of
diagnostic examinations for a variety of ob/gyn scanning procedures
(fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obsetrics).

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques specialized to maternal fetal ultrasound processes. Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.
2. Consults with patient and evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient's inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
3. 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/4D techniques.
4. Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
5. 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.
6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
7. Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
8. Advises radiologist and/or referring OB provider of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation of the maternal-fetal scans.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
? Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited education program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required. This requirement is waived if ARDMS certification was obtained before December 2000
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? Must be American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered in OB and OB GYN and Fetal Echocardiography (FE).
? Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
? Two (2) years of experience in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: UNC MFM at Raleigh

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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