Ultrasound Technologist MFM PRN

Asct; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as an Ultrasound Technologist in a dynamic Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic. This role involves performing essential OB/GYN sonographic imaging procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and adhering to safety protocols. With flexible scheduling, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to employee well-being, this is a fantastic chance to make a difference in the lives of patients. Work in a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your contributions have a meaningful impact on maternal and fetal health.

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Flexible work scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Relocation assistance

Enhanced shift differential pay

Tuition for bachelor’s and master’s degrees

Competitive wages and incentives

Cross-training across modalities

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program in sonography.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ultrasound procedures according to established protocols.
• Ensure patient comfort and explain procedures effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Ultrasound Procedures

Patient Communication

Infection Control

Emergency Response

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Program

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Shift: PRN (Primary need is Wednesdays and Fridays- full time flexibility desired)

Location: Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital- Temple

Setting: Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic-Ultrasound

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:

• Flexible work scheduling
• Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
• Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours
• Enhanced shift differential pay
• Tuition: Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Competitive Wages and Incentives
• Cross-training across modalities
• Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

JOB SUMMARY

The Ultrasound Technologist Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs routine and complex OB/GYN Sonographic Imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospitalized patients in a Physician Office or Clinic Setting specific to Maternal Fetal Medicine as requested by a physician or other licensed provider and under general supervision of a MFM Specialist Physician for assessment and diagnosis of pregnancy conditions in accordance with established protocols. This position must be able to effectively explain procedures to patients and ensure they are relaxed and at ease during the exam, and provide care to the patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB): Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (OB/GYN) or (AB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (S).
• Fetal Echocardiography (FE), Fetal Nuchal Translucency (NT): Fetal Echocardiography (FE) or Nuchal Translucency (NT) within 1 year of hire.