Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Technologist

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for the Maternal Fetal Medicine team. You will perform advanced obstetrical ultrasound examinations for high-risk pregnancies, collaborate with MFM physicians, and work with state-of-the-art GE Voluson equipment.

The role offers a 40-hour work week, weekday schedule, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus for new hires. You will join a close team of professionals dedicated to high-quality imaging and patient-centered care.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Experience in maternal-fetal imaging is preferred but new grads are welcome.

Aufgaben

• Perform diagnostic obstetrical ultrasound exams with clear patient communication.
• Execute transabdominal and transvaginal studies and detailed fetal evaluations.
• Perform fetal echocardiography when applicable and participate in amniocentesis procedures.
• Collaborate with MFM physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Assist in outreach clinics and proper patient positioning and immobilization.

Kenntnisse

Ultrasound imaging

High-risk obstetrics

Patient communication

Ausbildung

CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

GE Voluson

Viewpoint software

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Location: Materal Fetal Medicine- Cedar Rapids, IA

Shift: Full-Time, 40 hours/week,

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for New Hires!

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ultrasound Technologist to join our Cedar Rapids Maternal Fetal Medicine Care Team! In this role, you will perform advanced obstetrical ultrasound examinations for high-risk pregnancies while collaborating closely with maternal fetal medicine physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a patient-centered environment dedicated to improving maternal and fetal outcomes through advanced diagnostic imaging and compassionate care.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy weekdays with excellent hours and no on-call duties. We offer considerate scan volumes, administrative time, and a focus on ergonomics to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Challenging Cases: Work with a diverse and fascinating range of high-risk maternal and fetal patients, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in their care.

Collaborative Environment: Join a close team of 3 sonographers, 3 nurses, and an administrator, where collaboration and mutual respect are the cornerstones of our practice.

State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with the latest GE Voluson Expert 22 ultrasound machines and Viewpoint software, with regular software updates to keep your skills sharp.

Fetal Echocardiograms: We're on the verge of offering fetal echocardiograms. While this is not a requirement, it's an exciting opportunity to learn this valuable skill in a supportive environment.

Amniocentesis: Learn and perform in-office amniocentesis procedures as part of the comprehensive care we provide.

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
• 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
  • 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

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Experience: Experience as a Maternal Fetal Medicine sonogrpaher is highly desired, but we encourage general sonographers and new grads to apply!

License(s)/Certifications:

• 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