Maternal-Fetal Ultrasound Technologist

Job Title: Maternal-Fetal Ultrasound Technologist
Job Location: Raleigh, NC 27612
Job Duration: 2 Months+ (possibility of extension)
Department of Nursing: No
Shift: Days
Shift Details: 5x8's
FTE: 1.0
On-Call Required? No
Weekends Required: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
Holidays Required: Every Other Holiday (EOH)
Interview Type: Client Offer
Schedule Notes:
Looking for ASAP start. If interested in Temp to Perm, please review requirements carefully.
Required Experience and Skills:

• Maternal Fetal Medicine experience.

Familiarity with:

• Fetal echocardiography
• MCA (Middle Cerebral Artery) dopplers
• Valve dopplers
• Fetal anatomy

Ability to independently perform:

• Fetal echocardiograms
• Doppler assessments

Preferred but Not Required:

• Ability to independently perform amniocentesis and Client

Required:

• Must be American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered in OB and OB GYN
• Fetal Echocardiography (FE) registration preferred

Dealbreakers:

• No experience in OB/GYN and no familiarity with fetal echocardiography
• No experience with MCA dopplers or valve dopplers
• Lack of comfort with fetal anatomy and related procedures

Duties:
Job Summary:

• Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques specialized to maternal fetal ultrasound processes.
• Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.
• Consults with patients and evaluates any contraindications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation, or inability/unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
• Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
• Performs essential maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations such as: detailed anatomical evaluation, complete fetal echocardiogram, growth assessment, fetal wellbeing (biophysical profiles, maternal/fetal Doppler, amniotic fluid assessments), needle procedure guidance, examinations of maternal pelvic anatomy (including transvaginal cervical assessment), and advanced diagnostic 3D/The Client techniques.
• Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for physician interpretation.
• Assists the supervising physician with invasive procedures as required.
• Analyzes sonography findings during examination to complete a comprehensive exam and provide sufficient data to the physician.
• Recognizes situations or abnormalities requiring direct real-time scan observation by the radiologist.
• Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signals, recording images, Doppler shift recordings, and patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Advises radiologist and/or referring OB provider of examination results and provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation of maternal-fetal scans.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience performing complex OB/GYN or vascular scans

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• N/A

Required Education:

• Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required

Preferred Education:

• N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
• Must be American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered in:
  • OB
  • OB GYN

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Fetal Echocardiography (FE)

Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00