Texas Children's Hospital
Shift: Monday-Friday 8a-5p
Job ID: 421666
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging exams in accordance with established department guidelines and protocols. Be able to independently scan routine and comprehensive ultrasound under the supervision of the MFM Physicians, Fetal Intervention Physicians and Radiologists.
Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self‑motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease process, and new procedures as they evolve.
Verifies patient identification and reviews that the requested procedure correlates with the patient’s clinical history.
Reviews clinical information, including relevant personal and family history, exposures and other risk factors. This also includes review of pertinent prior imaging study reports or the images themselves as available.
Communicates easily and effectively with patients in a pleasant and reassuring manner. Explains the procedure to the patient and responds to patient questions and concerns.
Performs appropriate procedures and records anatomic, pathologic and or physiologic data for interpretation by the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Radiology faculty.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Extends the scope of the exam by providing additional ultrasound images based on the pathology or aberrant findings.
Reviews images for accurate annotation, technique, and completeness. Demonstrates the ability to properly adjust the technical factors aimed at improving image quality.
Makes continuously use knowledge of anatomy, pathology, hemodynamics, and ultrasound physics to identify and characterize normal and aberrant anatomy, masses, fluid collections, stenosis and sonographic artifacts.
Record and process sonographic images and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician. Ensures that the documentation is accurate, concise and complete.
Performs and completes the ultrasound examination within the designated time frame.
Prepares examination report and effectively communicates ultrasound technical findings to the interpreting physician.
Provides ultrasound guidance services during procedures performed in the unit, including genetic amniocentesis, transvaginal and transcervical chorionic villus biopsy, multifetal reduction, amino reduction and CVS procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to competently perform first trimester screening, transvaginal assessment of cervical length, routine and comprehensive ultrasound examinations, biophysical profiles, growth assessment, and Doppler assessment of the middle cerebral artery peak velocity, umbilical artery, umbilical vein, and ductus venous in cases of twin‑to‑twin transfusion and fetal growth restriction.
Scans independently on normal and abnormal scans that are at a high level of complexity and have different protocols.
Independently assists MFM physicians with invasive procedures.
Scans in 3D imaging to demonstrate to MFM physicians, Radiologists, and Fetal Intervention physicians on abnormalities.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of ultrasound equipment, transducers, computer systems, and electronic medical records.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort and wellbeing of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care.
Ensures adequate supply stocking and appropriate inventory control.
Participates in the AIUM accreditation process and continuous quality improvement activities.
Provides patient communication with regard to any delays, timed procedures, or any other patient related information.
Is self‑motivated and works well with minimal supervision. Asks for guidance when necessary and responds positively to guidance.
Performs patient care functions.
Promotes positive communication.
Participates in the professional development of self and others.
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs other essential job‑related functions.
Skills & Requirements
Required technical diploma: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or associate degree or bachelor's degree.
Required licenses/certifications:
RDMS‑OB – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OBGYN by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Preferred: NUCH‑TRA – Nuchal Translucency by the Perinatal Quality Foundation or RDMS‑FE – RDMS in Fetal Echocardiography by the ARDMS.
Required: 3 years Maternal Fetal Medicine scanning experience.
About Texas Children’s Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric‑focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full‑service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state‑of‑the‑art facility providing world‑class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Job ID: 421666
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging exams in accordance with established department guidelines and protocols. Be able to independently scan routine and comprehensive ultrasound under the supervision of the MFM Physicians, Fetal Intervention Physicians and Radiologists.
Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self‑motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease process, and new procedures as they evolve.
Verifies patient identification and reviews that the requested procedure correlates with the patient’s clinical history.
Reviews clinical information, including relevant personal and family history, exposures and other risk factors. This also includes review of pertinent prior imaging study reports or the images themselves as available.
Communicates easily and effectively with patients in a pleasant and reassuring manner. Explains the procedure to the patient and responds to patient questions and concerns.
Performs appropriate procedures and records anatomic, pathologic and or physiologic data for interpretation by the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Radiology faculty.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Extends the scope of the exam by providing additional ultrasound images based on the pathology or aberrant findings.
Reviews images for accurate annotation, technique, and completeness. Demonstrates the ability to properly adjust the technical factors aimed at improving image quality.
Makes continuously use knowledge of anatomy, pathology, hemodynamics, and ultrasound physics to identify and characterize normal and aberrant anatomy, masses, fluid collections, stenosis and sonographic artifacts.
Record and process sonographic images and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician. Ensures that the documentation is accurate, concise and complete.
Performs and completes the ultrasound examination within the designated time frame.
Prepares examination report and effectively communicates ultrasound technical findings to the interpreting physician.
Provides ultrasound guidance services during procedures performed in the unit, including genetic amniocentesis, transvaginal and transcervical chorionic villus biopsy, multifetal reduction, amino reduction and CVS procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to competently perform first trimester screening, transvaginal assessment of cervical length, routine and comprehensive ultrasound examinations, biophysical profiles, growth assessment, and Doppler assessment of the middle cerebral artery peak velocity, umbilical artery, umbilical vein, and ductus venous in cases of twin‑to‑twin transfusion and fetal growth restriction.
Scans independently on normal and abnormal scans that are at a high level of complexity and have different protocols.
Independently assists MFM physicians with invasive procedures.
Scans in 3D imaging to demonstrate to MFM physicians, Radiologists, and Fetal Intervention physicians on abnormalities.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of ultrasound equipment, transducers, computer systems, and electronic medical records.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort and wellbeing of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care.
Ensures adequate supply stocking and appropriate inventory control.
Participates in the AIUM accreditation process and continuous quality improvement activities.
Provides patient communication with regard to any delays, timed procedures, or any other patient related information.
Is self‑motivated and works well with minimal supervision. Asks for guidance when necessary and responds positively to guidance.
Performs patient care functions.
Promotes positive communication.
Participates in the professional development of self and others.
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs other essential job‑related functions.
Skills & Requirements
Required technical diploma: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or associate degree or bachelor's degree.
Required licenses/certifications:
RDMS‑OB – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OBGYN by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Preferred: NUCH‑TRA – Nuchal Translucency by the Perinatal Quality Foundation or RDMS‑FE – RDMS in Fetal Echocardiography by the ARDMS.
Required: 3 years Maternal Fetal Medicine scanning experience.
About Texas Children’s Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric‑focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full‑service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state‑of‑the‑art facility providing world‑class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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