Perinatal Imaging Specialist - Per Diem

Major Responsibilities

• Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate (OB/GYN) anatomy under investigation.
  • Provide physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well‑being.
  • Independently provide technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high‑risk OB/GYN patient.
  • Combine clinical history while performing sonographic study to summarize findings and document information/action to the appropriate physician.
  • Assist physicians during invasive procedures which include amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, and chorionic villi sampling.
• Documentation of patient history and results of study.
  • Review patient history by clinical information available from charts and one‑on‑one verbal review with patient.
  • Summarize findings by imaging technologist must be entered onto the Perinatal computer network, requiring advanced knowledge of both computer hardware and software.
  • Notify appropriate physician of summary of findings.
• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment.
  • Report any malfunctions to the manager or proper company for repairs if needed.
  • Perform start‑up and shut‑down procedures on all equipment.
  • Operate all ultrasound equipment competently.
  • Modify technical factors as situations warrant.
  • Ensure images are labeled with patient identification properly.
  • Perform problem solving when equipment malfunctions or physical limitations occur.
  • Handle all equipment with care.
• Delivery of patient care.
  • Responsible for welfare and care of all patients under control, implementing immobilization devices as necessary for safety and comfort.
  • Introduce self and explain exam to patient.
  • Reconfirm patient identification with the two patient  verified procedure requested.
  • Use scripting when required.
  • Maintain positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette.
  • Display professional manner when relating to patients, physicians, family members, etc. at all times.
• Displays competent understanding of patient positioning and image critique.
  • Competently position patients for all ultrasound exams.
  • Perform problem solving related to physical limitations of patient during positioning.
  • Competently perform film reviews to determine if additional views are necessary to complete the exam.
  • Minimize repeat work.
• Participates in professional development.
  • Attend continuing education seminars and keep abreast of current literature.
  • Maintain professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification.
  • Attend departmental meetings.
  • Maintain required amount of CME credits for ARDMS.
  • Participate in problem solving to improve quality for the department.
  • Maintain CPR certification.
  • Provide directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.
• Other Duties.
  • Ensure a secure, safe patient and work environment by maintaining awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, complete laboratory requisitions and deliveries to appropriate laboratory.
  • Clean, prepare and sanitize aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/translabial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls.
  • Apply sterile techniques and prevent cross contamination to patients and instruments.
  • Maintain adequate supplies (gel, film, syringes) in US rooms and notify manager if supplies are depleted.
• Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
  • Enter charges for completed procedures.
  • Communicate with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient.
  • Assume lead position as necessary in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or department supervisor.
  • Interact closely with the Ultrasound Team Lead and department supervisor to provide for smooth daily operation of the department.
  • Attend regularly scheduled Ultrasound Department meetings and in‑services.
  • Assist in orientation of Ultrasound Department personnel.
  • Help in answering telephones, reviewing physician’s orders as needed or other related duties as requested by department supervisor.

• ARDMS‑Registered…