MEDICAL FETAL MEDICINE SONOGRAPHER - OB/GYN

Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- MFM sonographers are trained to perform specialized ultrasound exams, including detailed anatomical assessments, to identify a  range of potential abnormalities, such as heart defects, neural tube defects, and other structural abnormalities.

- Become proficient at recognizing sonographic findings or complications early on, which can prompt immediate medical intervention and prevent delivery complications.  

- Be involved in managing complex and high-risk pregnancies, including multiple gestations, congenital anomalies, and pregnancies complicated by maternal health conditions.  

- Work closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.  

- Performs ultrasound exams, doppler/duplex exams, develops ultrasound films, and retrieve prior films and reports as required for sonography exam. 

- Assist with sonography exams and procedures. 

- Monitors daily quality assurance and records data. 

- Responsible for proper start-up and calibration of ultrasound instrumentation. 

- Reviews and updates ultrasound procedures. 

- Responsible for inventory and requisition of supplies. 

- Utilizes RIS/PACS System to enter, retrieve, and maintain data.  

- Other duties as assigned. 

- May be exposed to hazardous drugs. 

- Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency.

Requirements

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Direct relationship with patients, staff, physicians and administration. Must maintain a courteous and effective working relationship with patients, staff, physicians, and administration.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: 

1. Graduate of a certified radiology program with ARRT certificate and a valid New York State license. ARDMS registry. Experience in general, vascular, and breast sonography. Thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of ultrasonography. Thorough knowledge of techniques required for performance of ultrasonography. 

2.    Skills in the use of ultrasound equipment. Ability to make accurate observations. 

3.    BLS certificate required, or to be obtained within 3 months from start of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, standing bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 20 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment such as computer, fax, calculators and telephone. Requires normal hearing and vision.