Sonographer PT - Maternal Fetal Medicine; MFM; SOXX- Northwest

Sonographer PT – Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) (SOXX
02 – Northwest)

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The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) sonographer identifies potential complications and abnormalities that may arise during pregnancy and refers to the treating physician in a MFM setting. The MFM sonographer works independently and with other clinicians to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women. The sonographer operates ultrasound equipment in order to produce high quality diagnostic images for obstetrics and gynecology procedures.

• Uses ultrasound equipment under the direction of a physician to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data to aid the physician in the diagnosis of disease of injury, adjusting the transducer angulation and gain settings to best reveal the anatomy being studied.
• Makes proper and legible notations on patient records, of the diagnostic sonographic scan and makes a permanent record, when appropriate, of significant functional, anatomical, and pathological data for interpretation by physician.
• Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, email, fax, or face‑to‑face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
• Receives and interviews patients referred, reviewing patient's history and available clinical data pertinent to procedure, following physician’s orders.
• Acquires anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician. Notifies supervising physician immediately of any abnormalities or concerns.
• Identifies all patient images and/or using the two patient identifiers, radiographs entering all patient information correctly and accordingly into the Radiology Information System (RIS) to correctly reflect all procedures performed in the patient’s account.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age‑specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Places patient into proper position for procedure that will facilitate optimum diagnostic results and adjusts and operates ultrasound equipment to obtain tracing of prescribed body area for diagnostic purposes.
• Maintains adequate supplies and materials for operation of equipment. Taking care of equipment; performs minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment and maintains the area and equipment clean and in order.
• Creates a preliminary report for physician review/signature. Reviews studies with physicians. Maintains patient charts and records, and records/processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or higher required.
• Must have a current unrestricted certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with an OB/GYN and a Fetal Echocardiography Specialty.
• Minimum two years’ experience as an ultrasound technician working in OB/GYN in an MFM setting required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail in performance of diagnostic procedures, calibrations, measurements, and calculations.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association.
• Ability to travel to various clinic sites.
• Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change.

Finger Dexterity:
Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

Talking:
Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing:
Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Repetitive Motions:
Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual:
Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors.

Physical:
Sitting 20‑30% of time and standing, walking 70‑80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.