Perinatal Imaging Specialist - Per Diem

Major Responsibilities:

• Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate (OB/GYN) anatomy under investigation.
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    Provides physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well-being.
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    Independently provides technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high-risk OB/GYN patient.
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    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
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    Assists physicians during invasive procedures which include amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, and chorionic villi sampling.
• Documentation of patient history and results of study.
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    Reviews patient history by clinical information available from charts and one-on-one verbal review of clinical history with patient.
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    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.
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    Notification of appropriate physician of summary of findings
• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment
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    Reports any malfunctions to the manager. If manager is unavailable, contact proper company for repairs, if needed.
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    Able to perform start-up and shut down procedures on all equipment
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    Ability to operate all ultrasound equipment in a competent manner
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    Able to modify technical factors as situations warrants
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    Ensures that images are labeled with patient identification properly
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    Performs problem solving as situation warrants ie equipment malfunction, and physical limitations of equipment.
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    Handles all equipment with care.
• Delivery of patient care
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    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.
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    Introduces self and explains exam to patient.
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    Reconfirms patient identification with the 2 patient  verified procedure requested.
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    Uses scripting when required.
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    Maintains positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette.
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    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.
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    Ability to competently position patients for all ultrasound exams.
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    Perform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioning
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    Competent to perform film reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam.
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    Has minimal amount of repeat work.
• Participates in professional development.
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    Attends continuing education seminars and keeps abreast of current literature.
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    Maintains professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification.
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    Attends departmental meetings.
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    Maintains required amount of CME credits for ARDMS
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    Participates in problem solving that would improve quality for the department
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    Maintains CPR certification
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    Provides directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.
• Other Duties
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    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.
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    Cleans, prepares and sanitizes aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/translabial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls.
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    Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments
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    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.
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    Enters charges for completed procedures
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    Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient.
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    Assumes lead position as necessary in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or department supervisor.
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    Interacts closely with the Ultrasound Team…