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OB\Nuchal Translucency Ultrasonographer PT Baltimore, MD

Performing basic obstetric & pelvic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including: portable imaging, transvaginal ultrasounds, & biophysical profiles.
Essential Functions:
- Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, & answers questions.
- Selects the appropriate machine & probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
- Assist OB physicians in performing diagnostic Nuchal Translucency ultrasound procedures. Assisting Perinatologist in performing invasive procedures, i.e., amniocentesis & sonohysterograms.
- Applies gel to patient's skin, applies probe, & monitors equipment to obtain ultra-sound images.
- Produces & evaluate ultrasound images & related data that are used by OB/GYN physician to render a medical diagnosis.
- Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by OB/GYN physician.
- Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
- Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files w/ patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, & exam per-formed.
- Prepares & submits reports showing the number & type of examinations conducted.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Will require some working hours at the Woodlawn Medical Office.

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of full time experience as an OB Ultrasound Sonographer required.
- Completion of a high school level of course work w/ attainment of a high school diploma or a State High School Equivalency Certificate GED required.
- Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.
- Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) in abdomen &/or OB/GYN required.
- Current certification in Nuchal Translucency/1st trimester screening certification required.
- CPR Certification required.
- Knowledge of ultrasound techniques & practices.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department w/out affecting departmental flow.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Knowledge of customer focused service requirements of the organization.
- Ability to communicate pleasantly & effectively w/ members & coworkers.
- Demonstrates good oral & written communication skills
- Ability to travel to other Medical Centers.
- Performing various patients' positioning & transporting duties, which require lifting & pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
- May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills & hand-eye coordination skills, walk & stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely & hear normal sounds w/ some background noises.
- Must have visual & auditory acuity.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department w/out affecting departmental flow.
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail w/ constant interruption & attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from an AMA approved program in diagnostic ultrasound technology preferred.

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