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Carle Foundation Hospital Sonographer-MFM-HighRisk FetEc in Urbana, Illinois
Sonographer-MFM-HighRisk FetEc
Department: Maternal Fetal Medicine - CFH1020
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 41619
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: 07-1600
On Call Requirements: yes
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Weekend Requirements: yes
Holiday Requirements: no
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Position Summary:
The Sonographer perform sonography-imaging procedures, which may include ultrasound-guided procedures.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Related field or Certificate in Radiologic Technology CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS RDMS Abdomen (AB)(ARDMS) within 1 year or RDMS Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)(ARDMS) within 1 year and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum one (1) year of OB Sonography experience preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must also have completed Nasal Bone Education Program and MFM Physician Sign off.
Certification in nuchal translucency
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic knowledge of computers to access programs.
Essential Functions:
Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the Maternal Fetal Medicine provider when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
Responsible to review ultrasound orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or MFM provider.
Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for MFM provider interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary. May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
Participate in educational activities within the scope of ultrasound. This may include presentations for CME credit.
Create AS OB reports following each ultrasound performed.
Follow protocol to provide additional imaging as needed, based on findings during an OB ultrasound exam.
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