Performs diagnostic maternal fetal medicine sonography and assists physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures such as amniocentesis and CVS. Maintains equipment, ensures quality control, and documents findings in accordance with organizational policies and safety standards.
Miramar, Florida Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.
This office Sonographer performs diagnostic maternal fetal medicine sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Implements safety standards with low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Demonstrates knowledge of the healthcare system s and MFM division's electronic medical records and ultrasound reporting system. Selects appropriate imaging parameters, modes and techniques to identify, investigate, evaluate and document pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data. Prepares office and ultrasound equipment and supplies; and coordinates office and ultrasound equipment and reporting system service, maintenance, and upgrades for quality assurance. Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Actively participates with team in designing and implementation of policies and procedures. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate. Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures at an advanced specialist skill level. Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and decision making. Assists MFM physician with ultrasound guided procedures and the collection of specimen for analysis and routing to the designated laboratory for analysis. Actively reports to MFM physician anomalies found in scan and obtains follow up images to complete evaluation of conditions noted. Follows established protocols for fetal evaluation and diagnosis.
BLS, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)(RCDS), Certification in OBGYN, and Nuchal Translucency (NT) Certification.
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Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and ARDMS certification in OBGYN. Must have at least one year of OBGYN sonography experience and hold current BLS certification.
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