Unitypoint Health Cedar Rapids , IA 52402
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer
Maternal Fetal Medicine
PRN As Needed: Mon-Friday Daytime
The clinic sonographer is required to operate and maintain specialized ultrasound equipment used in performing detailed fetal evaluations and procedures. The sonographer should provide education to families while evaluating the fetus in real time, showing compassion and being sensitive to families, many of whom are frightened about the fetus, mother, or both. The sonographer will assistant the physician and clinical teams in history taking and presentation of complex cases to the physician, interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination, and performance of invasive fetal procedures.
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Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic ultrasounds while providing proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to ensure the patient understands the examination to be performed
Be proficient in performing the following ultrasound studies:
Transabdominal and transvaginal
Detailed fetal evaluation
Fetal Echocardiography
Nuchal translucency and nasal bonus
Multiple gestations
Fetal Doppler interrogation
Diagnose and analyze fetal anomalies in partnership with the physician
Diagnose and analyze fetal growth disturbance
Maternal uterine artery Doppler interrogation
Maternal general abdominal/pelvic evaluation
Adnexa
Renal
Liver & gallbladder
Assist MFM physician in:
History taking and presentation of complex MFM patient cases to the physician
Interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination
Performance of invasive fetal procedures
Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination
Travel to outreach clinics as needed
Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the examination table and operate proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required
Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site
Qualifications
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