Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Technologist at UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ultrasound, Sonography, Fetal Evaluation, Patient Education, Compassion, Technical Interpretation, Invasive Procedures, Sterile Technique, History Taking, Fetal Echocardiography, Doppler Interrogation, Maternal Evaluation, Communication, Team Collaboration, Patient Transfer, Cross Contamination Prevention

Industry

Description

Overview Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer Maternal Fetal Medicine $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Monday-Friday, Daytime Hours Flexbile on shift - open to 0.6 (3 days/week) to 1.0 (5 days/week) apply to discuss The clinic sonographer is required to operate and maintain specialized ultrasound equipment used in performing detailed fetal evaluations and procedures. The sonographer should provide education to families while evaluating the fetus in real time, showing compassion and being sensitive to families, many of whom are frightened about the fetus, mother, or both. The sonographer will assistant the physician and clinical teams in history taking and presentation of complex cases to the physician, interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination, and performance of invasive fetal procedures. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Perform diagnostic ultrasounds while providing proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to ensure the patient understands the examination to be performed Be proficient in performing the following ultrasound studies: Transabdominal and transvaginal Detailed fetal evaluation Fetal Echocardiography Nuchal translucency and nasal bonus Multiple gestations Fetal Doppler interrogation Diagnose and analyze fetal anomalies in partnership with the physician Diagnose and analyze fetal growth disturbance Maternal uterine artery Doppler interrogation Maternal general abdominal/pelvic evaluation Adnexa Renal Liver & gallbladder Assist MFM physician in: History taking and presentation of complex MFM patient cases to the physician Interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination Performance of invasive fetal procedures Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination Travel to outreach clinics as needed Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the examination table and operate proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site Qualifications Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Registered or eligible for certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Ob/Gyn Fetal echocardiography certified or willing to pursue certification shortly after starting Nuchal Translucency & Nasal Bone Certification is required after 1 year in the office Mandatory reporter certification CPR certification

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasounds and provide explanations of procedures to patients and families. Assist the physician in interpreting examinations and performing invasive fetal procedures.