Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Tech II - UNC Hospitals OB Ultrasound

Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Tech II - UNC Hospitals OB Ultrasound

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This position is eligible for our Incentive Program:

• $15,000 3-year commitment incentive.

* 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

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 obstetrics).

Responsibilities:

• Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques specialized to maternal fetal ultrasound processes. Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• 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.
• Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
• Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Advises radiologist and/or referring OB provider of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation of the maternal-fetal scans.

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: