What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of a maternal fetal medicine sonographer requires attention to detail, empathy, communiction skills, and the ability to follow safety protocols for using diagnostic equipment; the full range of ultrasounds required of an MFM unit including firt Trimester/NT Certification within one year, level II Detailed Anatomy Surveys; recognizes fetal abnormalities without diret physician supervision; Fetal Echocardiography Registry within the year, invasive testing (Amniocentesis, CVS and Cordocentesis), transvaginal ultrasound, sonohysterography, fetal testing/BPPDopplers, and multiple gestation; assists in scheduling routine and specialty clinic appointments as needed; instructs residents and students in obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound techniques and instrumentation; plans, supervises, and/or participates in clinical and scientific investigations; obtains and reports statictical data as needed; uses appropriate safety precautions during ultrasound studies and in the handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous substances; participates in educational programs and in-service meetingsl travels to remote locations to perform ultrasound examinations as needed; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalant, five years experience in an allied health occupation, three of which were performing perinatal/OB-GYN ultrasoun procedures, and RDMS registry with the American REgistry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Nuchal Translucency certification.
