Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer

Job ID

69025

Location

Aurora, Colorado

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 12 specialty care centers, 400 outreach clinics and 7,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

We need your expertise.

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Additional Information

Department: Colorado Fetal Care Center

Hours per week: 32, eligible for benefits

Shift: 4, 8 hour days M-F 0730-1600. One day a week at CHCO North Campus. Rotating on-call requirements on weekends.

Job Overview

Performs obstetric ultrasound exams on high-risk obstetric patients in the Colorado Fetal Care Center and the Maternal Fetal Unit.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs

Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Performs abdominal and transvaginal OB/GYN ultrasounds

Assists with procedures related to obstetric and fetal care. Including but not limited to amniocentesis and chronic villi sampling

Assists in fetal surgery.

Provides patient education in the form or written material and/or verbal explanation.

Produces examinations that meet image quality standards in accordance to department protocols.

Verifies accuracy of patient demographics, clinical diagnosis and technical results. Report must be entered accurately and timely.

Verifies all technical data entry components are complete

Monitors stock of supplies in imagining rooms.

Competent in all aspects of RIS and PACs as it pertains to modality specific function and use.

Demonstrates ability to operate equipment properly to include any adjunct equipment that is required

Demonstrates ability to work with all MFM and Fetal Cardiology sonographers to assist in other ultrasound scanning as required; train other sonographers to become competent in maternal/fetal imaging.

Promotes high quality patient care through the use of effective communication that explains the exam and ensures patient comfort and safety.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Competent in all aspects of RIS and PACS as it pertains to modality specific function and use.

SCOPE & LEVEL

Guidelines:  Fully qualified, full performance or journey level.  Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.

Complexity:  Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy.  Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.

Decision Making:  Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.

Communications:  Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight.  Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.  Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.  Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed. 

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program

Experience: 3 years of experience as a sonographer, preferred OB or MFM experience

Certification(s): BLS through the American Heart Association

Licensure(s):  ): OB/GYN Sonographer by ARDMS

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good

Audio Visual: Far Vision : good

Audio Visual : Near Vision : good

Audio Visual : Hearing: good

General Activity: Sit : 2-4 hours per day

General Activity: Stand/Wall; 4-6 hours per day

Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time

Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time

Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands – Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

Work Environment

Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent

Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent

Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional

Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately

Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with others effectively

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $77,765.24 to $116,647.87

Hourly Salary Range: $37.39 to $56.08

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and a robust wellness program.

Salary : $37 - $56