ultrasound_technologist – OB/GYN Sonography

Specialty: OB/GYN Sonography
Facility: University of North Carolina Health Care System – 55 Vilcom Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC
State License: NC
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Days Schedule: 5×8’s 5×8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: Maternal Fetal UltrasoundFacility: University of North Carolina Health Care SystemState License: NCCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Days Schedule: 5×8’s 5×8 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: 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 patient and evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient s inability, or 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 (to include biophysical profiles, maternal/fetal Doppler, amniotic fluid assessments), needle procedure guidance, examinations of maternal pelvic anatomy (including transvaginal cervical assessment) and advanced diagnostic 3D/4D techniques.-Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.-Assists the supervising physician with invasive procedures as required.-Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.-Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.-Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.-Advises radiologist and/or referring OB provider of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation of the maternal-fetal scans. Schedule Notes:Schedule: 5×8’sSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-Three (3) years of experience performing complex ob/gyn or vascular scans.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/AEducation: Required Education:-Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required. Preferred Education:-N/ARequired 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).Job Category: Clinical-AlliedProcess Level Department Description: N/A – Non RN RoleProcess Level Department Compliance: N/A – Non RN RoleMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Department of Nursing?: NoShift: DaysShift Details: Other-See Non-Standard Shift DetailsNon-Standard Shift Details: 5×8 sFTE: 1.0On-Call Required?: NoWeekends Required?: EOWHolidays Required?: EOHExtension Status: Extension Status Change Date: Previous End Date: Extension Start Date: Extension End Date: HR Job Code and Title: 5224-Maternal Fetal Ultrasound TechnoInfor Job Code and Title: 2633-Maternal Fetal Ultrasound TechnoInterview Type: Client OfferSupplier POC:; Days Schedule: 5×8’s 5×8 Hr