Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures for high-risk fetal and maternal-fetal conditions and generate preliminary reports for physicians. Provide exceptional patient experiences and assist with invasive procedures while adhering to universal protocol standards.
Requires completion of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program and RDMS registration or eligibility. Must possess BLS/CPR certification and obtain RDMS in OB/Gyn Ultrasound within 12 months of hire.
Provides exceptional patient experience to facilitate bonding between patients and guests during lengthy exam times. Possesses the ability to communicate unfavorable outcomes to patients in a caring, respectful, and professional manner. Abnormal diagnosis occurs with more frequency in high-risk patient setting. Generates diagnostic preliminary reports sent to ordering physicians prior to final report release by interpreting physician. Obtains appropriate image documentation of cross-sectional anatomy in all body planes, demonstrating anatomy, anatomical relationships, and ultrasonic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues for fetal diagnosis without reliance on physician back-scanning assistance. Identifies vast number of fetal anomalies and maternal-fetal conditions with academic and technical skills to obtain images needed for diagnosis in high-risk patients. Demonstrates recognition of cross-sectional anatomy of the female reproductive system and fetal structures throughout various stages of pregnancy and correlates abnormal findings with underlying physiologic processes. Assists physicians with invasive procedures, as necessary, and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards. Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation. Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, correlating appropriate patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings, for the purpose of assisting in a patient’s medical diagnosis under the direct supervision of a physician or registered ultrasound technologist. Ensures all exams within areas of responsibility are properly coded, tracked, and networked. Ensures charges are adequately entered for the exams performed. Assists with training of staff, student sonographers, physicians, fellows, residents, and job shadows. May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies, and/or equipment Performs other duties, as assigned.
Completion of formal training in an Ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. RDMS registered or registry eligible required. Must have completed Physics portion of registry.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Must obtain RDMS in OB/Gyn Ultrasound within 12 months of hire date. Act 34
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