Southcoast Health System

MFM Ultrasound Technologist

Southcoast Health System$89K — $133K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with certification in OBGYN from ARDMS.
  • BLS certification is mandatory.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine required.
  • NT certification must be obtained within 6 months.
  • ARDMS registration is required within 6 months.
  • Vaccination against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 is required, or an exemption must be signed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient assessments and correlate findings with exam requests.
  • Document patient data within the EHR.
  • Educate patients regarding their exams.
  • Position patients and select appropriate imaging equipment.
  • Administer pharmaceuticals related to procedures as needed.
  • Select technical parameters to produce high-quality images.
  • Assist physicians during procedures.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within an interdisciplinary care team.
  • Opportunity for professional development and certification.
  • Diverse clinical patient care experience.
  • Direct impact on maternal and fetal health outcomes.
  • Utilization of advanced imaging technologies.
Full Job Description
ResponsibilitiesUnder the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patient's chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Assist physicians in performing procedures. Qualifications
  • Successful completion of an accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and attainment of certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in OBGYN
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine is required.
  • NT (Nuchal translucency) certification is required within 6 months.
  • Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is required within 6 months.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired
Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay RangeUSD $42.84 - USD $64.28 /Hr.

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