Perinatal Sonographer (MFM), Full-Time Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Ultrasound Sonographer Technologist II in the OB/GYM – Maternal Fetal Medicine Department. Here, under the supervision of the Supervisor of Radiologic Services,  you will give work direction to assigned personnel and participate in the operation of providing sonographic scanning services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all Ingalls sites (Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park). The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for Ultrasound, in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled and participates in hospital-based TQM/CQI activities as requested. The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II will also be responsible for performing advanced ultrasound imaging for patients with high-risk and routine pregnancies, and complex and routine gynecological conditions. This role performs detailed obstetric and gynecological imaging, including First Trimester Fetal Anatomy, Level I & II Second Trimester Anatomy, and gynecological ultrasound guidance, and fertility monitoring exams. The Ultrasound Sonographer Tech II must have expertise in both fetal and maternal conditions and adhere to AIUM and Maternal-Fetal Medicine standards of care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered

• Maintains attendance and tardiness according to hospital standards

• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Ensures comfort and safety of patients within the department at all times * 
• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude

• Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per

• department protocol.

• Maintain all records and documentation as required by personnel for DNV

• Inspections.

• Follow standardized policies, procedures, and guidelines for patient care and safety

• Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary

• Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties.

• Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary.

• Provides patients and students with explanation of protocol and procedures when

• applicable.

• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to

• personnel and patients.

• Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Supervisor immediately

• Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing

• procedures.

• Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams

• Maintains an orderly work area to ensure maximum efficiency.

• Assists other staff when work is completed

• Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient’s assignments with minimal

• assistance, as evidenced by no overtime unless requested and approved by

• supervisor.

• Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person and follows through to assure orders are completed in a timely manner with technical accuracy and no documented errors noted.

• Properly documents all unusual incidents

• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with production and quality

• standards.

• Observes the confidentiality of department information

• Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time.

• Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients

• and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams.

• Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician. 
•  Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking and history for all patient treatments. 
•  Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations.
•  Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively.
•  Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals 
•  Preserves patient dignity, privacy and modesty following all HIPPA guidelines at all times

• Participates in in-service educational programs

• Attends relevant workshops and conferences as available

• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services

• Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills

• Formulates written goals and objectives, and reviews annually with director

• Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs

• and review progress during annual evaluation.

• Complete all OB and GYN exam types, including OB Anatomy Complete exams without assistance 
• Competent in general and advanced department protocols and able to manage the complexity of fetal and maternal cases
• Demonstrates competency with AIUM-based scanning protocols and standards
• Perform ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures and intraoperative procedures
• Conduct training for additional staff including all exam types and guidance 
• Participates in training of new hire, staff elevating to level 2, and students

• Demonstrates responsibility in order accuracy, exam billing, and protocol

• Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor or Radiology Leadership

• Participate in imaging evaluation and improvements as necessary and required for quality evaluations
  
   

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited sonography program
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification
• ARDMS SPI Exam
• RDMS Registry (OB/GYN) or completion within 1 year of hire
• Ultrasound Technologist - ARDMS (required)
• 3-5 years of relevant OBGYN ultrasound experience 
• Prior MFM/perinatal ultrasound experience
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS/CPR certification
• Ensure proper identification and documentation of images and reports
• Maintain and operate imaging equipment effectively; document any equipment concerns
• Manage time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, including non-medical personnel
• Utilize hospital and Electronic Medical Records systems and other computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers
• Prepare and plan for patient care to ensure quality and continuity
  
   

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time/1.0 FTE 
• Shift: Day 
• Work Location: Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park
• Unit/Department: OB/GYN – Maternal Fetal Medicine
• CBA Code: Non-Union