Capital Health
Ultrasonographer Perinatal - FT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine Hamilton
Capital Health, Trenton, New Jersey, United States, 08619
Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
Join our Capital Health Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) team to make a difference! Our MFM department works collaboratively with many different departments in the Capital Health System. Our amazing team believes in teamwork, positivity and providing outstanding care to our patient population! Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols. Performs fetal exams including first trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, second trimester detailed anatomic survey, third trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venous and uterine artery), and biophysical profile. Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report. Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care. Conducts multidisciplinary case review on each patient with nurses, genetic counselors, and perinatologists when needed. Demonstrates proficiency in radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include retrieval of patient information, tracking patients and images, and charging exams at the recommendations of the perinatologists. Provides portable ultrasounds at bedside as requested by attending physicians. Assists and educates students, new perinatal ultrasonographers and other staff members that need assistance. Assists perinatologists with various invasive outpatient procedures (i.e.: Amniocentesis/CVS). Independently assists physicians with operating room guidance of surgical procedure. Reviews patient chart, physicians' order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient's personal and medical information on history sheets. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department. Records images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation. Discusses test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image. Uses critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within scope of job. Works in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Maintains acceptable certification or graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography. Becomes certified in ARDMS in OB/GYN and Nuchal Translucency certified. Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment. Prepares and stocks work area as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested. Assures a safe and clean environment for patients at all times. Secures and returns supplies. Maintains room stock. Maintains Trophon room according to policy and procedure. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography to include education for general and perinatal procedures. ARDMS OB/GYN required. Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment. AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider Physical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands include: Bending, Reaching forward, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Pinching/fine motor activities, Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions. Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.
Join our Capital Health Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) team to make a difference! Our MFM department works collaboratively with many different departments in the Capital Health System. Our amazing team believes in teamwork, positivity and providing outstanding care to our patient population! Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols. Performs fetal exams including first trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, second trimester detailed anatomic survey, third trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venous and uterine artery), and biophysical profile. Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report. Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care. Conducts multidisciplinary case review on each patient with nurses, genetic counselors, and perinatologists when needed. Demonstrates proficiency in radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include retrieval of patient information, tracking patients and images, and charging exams at the recommendations of the perinatologists. Provides portable ultrasounds at bedside as requested by attending physicians. Assists and educates students, new perinatal ultrasonographers and other staff members that need assistance. Assists perinatologists with various invasive outpatient procedures (i.e.: Amniocentesis/CVS). Independently assists physicians with operating room guidance of surgical procedure. Reviews patient chart, physicians' order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient's personal and medical information on history sheets. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department. Records images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation. Discusses test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image. Uses critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within scope of job. Works in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Maintains acceptable certification or graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography. Becomes certified in ARDMS in OB/GYN and Nuchal Translucency certified. Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment. Prepares and stocks work area as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested. Assures a safe and clean environment for patients at all times. Secures and returns supplies. Maintains room stock. Maintains Trophon room according to policy and procedure. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography to include education for general and perinatal procedures. ARDMS OB/GYN required. Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment. AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider Physical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands include: Bending, Reaching forward, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Pinching/fine motor activities, Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions. Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.