Perinatal Imaging Specialist

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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  Insures 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 Lead and department supervisor to provide for smooth daily operation of the department.
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  Attends regularly scheduled Ultrasound Department meetings and in-services.
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  Assists in orientation of Ultrasound Department personnel.
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  Helps in answering telephones, reviewing physician’s orders, as needed or other related duties as requested by department supervisor

Education/Experience Required

• Graduate of AMA approved school of ultrasound.
• 2 years OB/GYN experience
• Must become proficient in fetal echos within 1 year of hire date

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good skills in OB/GYN and pelvic ultrasound exams
• Good skills in endovaginal scanning.
• Good skills in OB/GYN color duplex scanning.
• Good skills and knowledge of pathology in high risk OB/GYN imaging.
• ARDMS-Registered in OB
• Certified in performing Nuchal Translucency
• CPR…