LCMC Health·Metairie, Louisiana
Perform specialized perinatal ultrasound scans and provide guidance for invasive Maternal Fetal Medicine procedures. Maintain diagnostic equipment and ensure high-quality patient care and documentation according to AIUM guidelines.
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The Perinatal Ultrasound Technologist specializes in perinatal sonography under direct supervision. Responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical ultrasound equipment to obtain images of various OB-GYN conditions and for performing various scans according to AIUM guidelines. Performs ultrasound guidance for amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, and other procedures commonly performed in a Maternal Fetal Medicine practice. Responsible for equipment maintenance, report of equipment failures, high level disinfection of equipment, and quality assessment/improvement activities. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES Demonstrates proficiency and quality in performing the technical aspects of diagnostic sonography according to department policy and procedure: Performs transabdominal and transvaginal scans to obtain detailed fetal anatomic exams, umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery Doppler studies, biophysical profiles, nuchal translucency exams, 2D/3D imaging studies, and cervical lengths.
Selects appropriate transducer and settings for the study. Expands the scope of examination according to any abnormality identified. Selects appropriate transducer and settings for the study.
Provides assistance with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, and other MFM procedures. Reviews physician orders to ensure proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained. Verifies all images and documentation are sent to the MFM electronic documentation system. Employs sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures to ensure patient safety: Prepares patients and collects relevant clinical information from the patient and medical record for completion of accurate exams and/or procedures.
Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation. Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams. Takes appropriate action to resolve and produce the most desirable outcomes.
Identifies patient and procedures to be performed utilizing National Patient Safety Goals and HIPPA policies.
1 year of MFM sonography in an outpatient setting.
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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Sonography and at least one year of MFM sonography experience in an outpatient setting. Must hold BLS, Fetal Nuchal Translucency, and ARRT certifications.
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