Description
Summary:
Provide assistance to Perinatologist in gathering data, operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment, and obtain diagnostic quality images on the female pelvic organs, uterus and fetus. Maintains all necessary supplies and equipment for the Antenatal Diagnostic Testing Unit.
Responsibilities:
1. Perinatal ultrasounds Criteria A: Maintain full working knowledge of ultrasound techniques and anatomy in obstetrical & gynecological patients. Perinatal ultrasounds Criteria B: Perform initial evaluation of fetal anatomy, biometric measurements and fetal activity.
2. Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient Criteria A: Explain procedure to patient and significant other. Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient Criteria B: Demonstrate normal anatomy and relay findings to doctor. Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient Criteria C: Discuss results of exam with patient Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient Criteria D: Interpret findings and present to doctor.
3. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis Criteria A: Explain procedure to the patient, ensure that appropriate forms are filled out. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis Criteria B: Set up equipment needed for the procedure. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis Criteria C: Assist needle insertion with ultrasound guidance. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis Criteria D: Explain post amnio restrictions to patient.
4. Evaluate and maintain equipment and materials needed for procedures. Criteria A: Maintain inventory of supplies, linens and intrument trays needed to efficiently provide ultrasounds, amniocentesis and gyn examinations
5. Continuing Education Criteria A: Attend continuing education programs and participate in professional organizations. Continuing Education Criteria B: Maintain and update educational records Continuing Education Criteria C: Maintain teaching tapes for ultrasound cases. Continuing Education Criteria D: Assist in orientation and training of radiology residents
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education Skills Experience:
Required: Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program. American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography registered in OB/GYN within one year of hire.
Desired: One year experience in OB ultrasound.
Other Information:
Required: Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program. Two to three years experience in performing ultrasound preferred, with at least one year experience in OB ultrasound preferred.
Minimum Experience: two years
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) registration within 1 year required.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 435
Department: Perinatology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly