Fetal Diagnostic Sonographer MFM

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The MFM Sonographer will perform a variety of complex detailed obstetrical exams and guidance for procedures providing high quality imaging for interpretation and diagnosis by a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician/Interventionalist.

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• $10,000 bonus for full-time positions.
• Relocation assistance
• Industry competitive rates.
• M-F 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm - No call No weekends.
• Located at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
• Fetal Echo Experience preferred.
• The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Perinatal Sonographer, guided by established AIUM and department protocols, clinical assessment and patient's medical history, obtains high quality comprehensive imaging studies and effectively communicates findings to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician.

Able to identify normal from abnormal ultrasound images and holds knowledge of various fetal anomalies including CDH, CPAM, TTTS, CHD, gastroschisis, etc.

Perform ultrasound guidance for minor invasive procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, vesicocentesis, thoracentesis, fetal fluid drainage, etc.

Demonstrate proficient skills in 2D, 3D, Doppler and Color Doppler imaging.

Proficient operation of ultrasound equipment using correct parameters based on gestational age and diagnosis.

Demonstrate proficient skills in advanced 3D imaging and rendering.

Calculate measurements, formulas and ratios with correct annotations and enter into PACS reporting system.

Provide outstanding patient care with consideration of diagnosis and psychosocial support.

* Compliance (Intermediate):
Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.

* People Management (Fundamental Awareness):
Understands the need for motivation, job satisfaction, performance feedback and communication. Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and build effective relationships. Distributes work assignments fairly, clearly defining tasks, roles and responsibilities. Establishes a positive work environment. Keeps people focused on the "big picture" and motivates them to perform at a high level.

* Patient Documentation (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

* Radiology (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of radiology services in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

* Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

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