Ultrasound Tech; Maternal Fetal Medicine; Plainsboro, NJ - Per Diem; Day shift

Description

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We are committed to providing the highest level of obstetric care, prenatal consultations and ultrasound services, medical education and training, and advancing the care of women before, during and after pregnancy through outstanding clinical care and groundbreaking clinical and translational research.

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) division provides diagnostic and consultative services focused on high-risk obstetrics.

• Required to work a minimum of 2 nine-hour shifts per 4-week schedule, 7:30AM-5PM.
• Additionally, 2 “difficult to staff” days per year are required.
• The department is open Monday-Friday, closed on weekends and all major (hospital recognized) holidays.

• Performing Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations
  • Perform targeted ultrasounds in the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy for high-risk conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, genetic syndromes, multiple gestations) and GYN studies
  • Perform Nuchal Translucency (NT) and first-trimester screening ultrasounds in compliance with AIUM (The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) accreditation standards
  • Perform Biophysical Profiles (BPP) and Fetal Doppler studies (umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus, etc.)
  • Measure cervical length and assess uterine or placental abnormalities
  • Assist the Perinatologist during invasive procedures for ultrasound needle guidance:
    • Amniocentesis
    • Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
    • Fetal Reduction
  • Image Analysis and Interpretation Support
    • Acquire high-quality, diagnostic images that allow accurate interpretation by the Perinatologist
    • Recognize and document abnormal findings for Physician review
    • Correlate ultrasound findings with clinical history, laboratory data, and previous imaging
  • Documentation and Reporting
    • Record findings accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) and ultrasound reporting system (AS-OBGYN)
    • Ensure all measurements, observations, and images meet ACOG, AIUM, or SMFM standards
    • Communicate urgent or unexpected findings promptly to the Provider
  • Quality Control and Continuing Education
    • Maintain equipment calibration, decontamination protocols, and ensure image quality
    • Participate in quality assurance programs within MFM and the hospital
    • Stay current with advancements in ultrasound technology and MFM protocols through continuing education

• Graduate of a CAAHEP approved Ultrasound School required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine for High Risk Pregnancies preferred.

• Current RDMS in OB/GYN – Active Status required.
• Current certification with ARMS in OB/GYN required.
• Current certification in Nuchal Translucency and Cervical Length Assessment required.
• Cervical length assessment certification. Must be obtained within a year of employment.

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