Perinatal Imaging Specialist - Per Diem

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$43.30/hr - $64.95/hr

• Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate (OB/GYN) anatomy under investigation.
• 1) Provides physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well-being.
• 2) Independently provides technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high-risk OB/GYN patient.
• 3) Combines clinical history while performing sonographic study to summarize findings of the study and upon completion of the study has the responsibility of documenting information/action to the appropriate physician
• 4) Assists physicians during invasive procedures which include amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, and chorionic villi sampling.

• Documentation of patient history and results of study.
• 1) Reviews patient history by clinical information available from charts and one-on-one verbal review of clinical history with patient.
• 2) Summary of findings by imaging technologist must be entered onto the Perinatal computer network which requires advanced knowledge of operation of both computer hardware and software.
• 3) Notification of appropriate physician of summary of findings

• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment
• 1) Reports any malfunctions to the manager. If manager is unavailable, contact proper company for repairs, if needed.
• 2) Able to perform start-up and shut down procedures on all equipment
• 3) Ability to operate all ultrasound equipment in a competent manner
• 4) Able to modify technical factors as situations warrants
• 5) Ensures that images are labeled with patient identification properly
• 6) Performs problem solving as situation warrants ie equipment malfunction, and physical limitations of equipment.
• 7) Handles all equipment with care.

• Delivery of patient care
• 1) Responsible for the welfare and care of all patients directly under their control; i.e. implementation of immobilization devices as necessary for patient safety and comfort.
• 2) Introduces self and explains exam to patient.
• 3) Reconfirms patient identification with the 2 patient  verified procedure requested.
• 4) Uses scripting when required.
• 5) Maintains positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette.
• 6) Professional manner must be displayed in relating to patients, physicians, family members, etc. at all times.

• Displays competent understanding of patient positioning and image critique.
• 1) Ability to competently position patients for all ultrasound exams.
• 2) Perform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioning
• 3) Competent to perform film reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam.
• 4) Has minimal amount of repeat work.

• Participates in professional development.
• 1) Attends continuing education seminars and keeps abreast of current literature.
• 2) Maintains professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification.
• 3) Attends departmental meetings.
• 4) Maintains required amount of CME credits for ARDMS
• 5) Participates in problem solving that would improve quality for the department
• 6) Maintains CPR certification
• 7) Provides directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.

• Other Duties
• 1) Ensures a secure, safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, complete laboratory requisitions and deliveries to appropriate laboratory.
• 2) Cleans, prepares and sanitizes aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/trans
  
  Labial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls.
• 3) Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments
• 4) Maintains adequate supplies (gel, film, syringes) in US rooms and notifies manager if supplies are depleted.

• Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
• 1) Enters charges for…