Perinatal Sonographer - CHA
Company: Novant Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Summary:
The team member's Number One job responsibility is to deliver the
most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time,
and understands how to contribute to the health system's vision of
achieving that commitment to patients and families. At Novant
Health, people are our business. We treat each other with respect
and compassion. We embrace the differences in our strengths while
fostering an environment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration and
courage. The team member will use Novant Health's First Do No Harm
(NHFDNH) safety behaviors/error prevention tools and high
reliability strategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, remarkable
patient experience.
Work in concert with Maternal-Fetal physicians to obtain high
quality images and provide exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Documentation:
Ensure proper patient identification. Obtain appropriate consent(s)
prior to procedure(s). Documents patient's prenatal history,
medications, and allergies. Performs necessary documentation in the
patient's chart during and upon completion of ultrasound. Maintain
procedure log if indicated.
Maintenance of ultrasound room:Clean exam room surfaces (including
exam bed) with approved disinfectant between patients. Sterilize
ultrasound probes used with appropriate disinfectant. Once probes
are dry, place clear plastic bag and green tape on ultrasound
probe(s) to indicate they are clean and ready for use. Ensure clean
towel, drape, pillow case, and table paper are available for next
patient. Ensure floor is clean of debris and spills (if found, use
appropriate universal precaution to remove).
Interpersonal Relationship Skills: Maintains a positive attitude
constant with "Team Spirit" concept. Demonstrates ability to remain
calm and objective in stressful situation. Work to establish a good
rapport with the patient and fellow team members. Demonstrate
willingness to be flexible as needed to accomplish departmental
needs and goals. Demonstrate knowledge and effective use of
customer service skills to satisfy the personal and practical needs
of internal and external customers.
Operate Routine Equipment and Obtain High Quality Images:
Following routine standards, properly and safely manipulate
ultrasound equipment within its limitations to obtain images. Use
appropriate protocol to obtain required images. Critique images for
quality and make necessary judgements to determine if they need to
be repeated
Practice Effective Patient Care Skills:
Ensure proper patient identification prior to ultrasound. Explain
ultrasound/procedure to the patient prior to beginning and post
procedure instructions as indicated. Provide an atmosphere
conductive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
Maintain sterile equipment.
Human Experience:
Gain customer confidence through competence, good communication,
and trust building behaviors.
Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to
improve the experience for both patients and peers.
Round on patients to create meaningful connections and keep
patients informed of visit details (delays/wait times).
Model the service standards through consistently engaging in Always
Event behaviors and view feedback through the patient lens.
Recognize and value the unique differences and similarities in both
our team members and patients to create an inclusive environment
where diversity is celebrated.
Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize
teach back to ensure understanding.
Know and model the mission, vision and values, and how they relate
to role-specific responsibilities.
Model our people credo through a passion to care for each other,
our patients and our communities.
Human Experience: Show courage through creating and sharing
innovative ideas to improve the experience for both patients and
peers. Round on patients to create meaningful connections and keep
patients informed of visit details (delays/wait times). Model the
service standards through consistently engaging in Always Event
behaviors and view feedback through the patient lens. Recognize and
value the unique differences and similarities in both our team
members and patients to create an inclusive environment where
diversity is celebrated. Explain all processes to patients in plain
language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding. Know and
model the mission, vision and values, and how they relate to
role-specific responsibilities. Model our people credo through a
passion to care for each other, our patients and our
communities.
Non-Essential Functions
Advanced Doppler Studies: Umbilical Artery Doppler, MCA Velocities,
Ductus Venosus
Ultrasound Guidance of Comprehensive Procedures: Amniocentesis, CVS
(Chorionic Villi Sampling), PUBS Procedure (Percutaneous Umbilical
Cord Sampling), Placement of Fetal Stents/Shunts, Ultrasound
guidance for treatment of ectopic pregnancy
Detailed Fetal Anatomic Survey
(76811 according to AIUM protocol):
Fetal Echocardiography:
4-CH (with and without color flow), RVOT, LVOT, 3VV, 3VT, Ductal
Arch (with and without color flow) , Aortic Arch (with and without
color flow), SVC/IVC, Pulmonary veins (with and without color
flow), Short Axis of ventricles, Foramen Ovale
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Credentials:Essential: Fetal Echocardiography Reg Diag Med
Sonographer
Education:Essential: High School Diploma
Other information:
Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree Required. Must be a graduate
of an AMA approved ultrasound technology program, ARDMS
certified.
Experience: 1 Year OB experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification: RDMS, OB Required. NT Certification
Preferred.
Additional Skills/Requirements (required):
Must be NT certified within first year of employment
Must have current BLS certification upon hire and maintain
throughout employment as required by department
Must maintain ARDMS certification
Excellent communication skills required
Working knowledge of various ultrasound devices
Must have ability to independently obtain high quality images
needed to assist MFM physician with diagnosis
Perform high-level sterilization according to Clinical Compliance
standards following each exam
Ability to successfully complete departmental and organizational
skills validation and competencies as required
Additional Skills/Requirements (preferred)
Able to perform independently to obtain high quality images and
advanced Doppler techniques
Able to assist MFM physician with complex procedures
Ability to put patient at ease during ultrasound(s) and
procedure(s)
Reconciles patient's medical and prenatal history, current
medications, medication allergies etc.
Demonstrate willingness to be flexible as needed to accomplish
departmental needs and goals
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to
deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension,
every time.
Keywords: Novant Health, Wilmington , Perinatal Sonographer - CHA, Healthcare , Wilmington, North Carolina
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