Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
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Department: Women's Imaging Outreach
FTE: 0.80
Full Time
Shift: Days
Position Summary:
Perform comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound imaging examinations in accordance with established guidelines and protocols under the supervision of a perinatologist for subsequent evaluation and treatment. Ob/Gyn high-risk obstetrical examinations include but are not limited to: comprehensive ultrasound examinations, nuchal translucency, fetal echocardiograms, Doppler assessment of the middle cerebral artery, umbilical artery, ductus venosus, uterine artery, biophysical profiles, and endovaginal scans. Competence in performing ultrasound-guided invasive procedures, including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and other procedures required in Maternal-Fetal Medicine settings. Adherence to protocols and procedures in high-risk settings. Must be able to work independently and as a team with excellent communication skills. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Detailed responsibilities:
- PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
- PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
- PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
- PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
- PATIENT CARE - Position and transfer patients comfortably
- PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
- PATIENT CARE - Perform ultrasound techniques and examinations including abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, small parts, and minor surgical procedures
- PATIENT CARE - Select and operate equipment; select proper technical factors based on individual patient needs assessment
- PATIENT CARE - Obtain patient history and clinical data for correlation with sonogram; maintain records of examination data and other pertinent information on patient
- SCHEDULING - Schedule cases to coordinate with other patient exams
- ENVIRONMENT - Maintain aseptic work area; maintain adequate supply levels
- QUALITY - Perform quality assurance tasks in calibrating and adjusting equipment
- SUPPLIES - Assist designated supervisor in monitoring inventory
- TRAINING - Educate staff in didactic and/or clinical techniques of diagnostic sonography
Education:
Essential:
Education specialization:
Essential:
- Ultrasonography CAAHEP Accredited (AMA)
Experience:
Essential:
2 years directly related experience
Nonessential:
1 to 3 years OB/GYN and/or MFM experience
Credentials:
Essential:
- CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
- Valid New Mexico Driver's License
- UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days
- ARDMS or Ultrasound Cert from Amer Reg Radiologic Technolog
- NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT)
- ARDMS - Fetal Echocardiography
Physical Conditions:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
- Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
- Subject to random alcohol and substance testing
- May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
- Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
