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St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Ultrasound MFM Technician

22 hours ago

Austin

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Ultrasound MFM Technician with St. David's South Austin Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Benefits St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation., • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more., • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing, • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock, • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance., • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more, • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts, • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships, • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships), • Colleague recognition program, • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence), • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the St. David's South Austin Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Ultrasound MFM Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential! Job Summary and Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: A Sonographer is a diagnostic ultrasound professional who is qualified by professional credentialing, academic, and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the diagnostic medical sonographer includes those procedures, acts, and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience. This person must demonstrate competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound. Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Responsibilities • Demonstrates expertise in providing patient care by identifying correct patient identification and that the requested procedure correlates with the patient’s clinical history; utilizing appropriate interviewing and assessment skills to obtain relevant information., • Uses interviewing techniques to gather relevant information from the patient or patient’s representative along with the medical records to accurately reveal the health status and medical history., • Assesses the patient’s ability to tolerate procedures and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and positioning. Positions the patient in a proficient and caring manner to obtain and facilitate the desired results as specified by diagnosis., • Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand. Presents explanations and instructions in a manner which can be easily understood by the patient and other health care providers; responds appropriately to patient’s questions and concerns and modifies exams as necessary., • Refers specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the patient’s physician., • Implements a procedure plan that falls within established protocols., • Initiates first aid in emergency situations, as required by practice policy. Notifies an appropriate health provider when immediate medical attention is necessary., • Requests the assistance of additional personnel, when warranted., • Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow; adjusts scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics; analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician; performs measurements and calculations according to practice protocol ; strives to minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy without compromising examination quality and/or completeness., • Establishes that the examination, as performed, complies with applicable protocols and guidelines., • Documents clearly, concisely, and completely as well as documenting diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, according to established policy and procedure., • Records diagnostic images and data for use by the interpreting provider., • Initiates additional scanning techniques as indicated by the examination and uses professional judgment to adapt to the procedure plan for optimal results., • Initiates first aid in emergency situations as required by practice policy and notifies an appropriate health provider when immediate medical attention is necessary., • Evaluates the patient's physical and mental status prior to discharge from the ultrasound room., • Upon assessment of the examination findings, recognizes the need for an urgent rather than routine report and takes appropriate action., • Documents diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, according to established policy and procedure., • Records diagnostic images and data for use by the interpreting physician., • Adheres to established policy and procedural guidelines and adheres to the accepted professional ethical standards., • Works in partnership with the physician and other staff to provide the best care possible for all patients, maintaining an attitude of service and excellence., • Maintains knowledge in own field of expertise; participates in continuing education activities through professional societies and organizations to enhance knowledge, skills, and performance; shares knowledge with colleagues, students, and all members of the health care team., • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment at all times., • Is accountable for professional judgments and decisions., • Functions within the legal and ethical boundaries established by the industry's professional standards; the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) standards and within the scope of state and federal licensure regulations., • Utilizes clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and critical thinking skills to safely perform tests and procedures requiring comparable skills and experience according to approved protocols, guidelines, policies, and procedures., • Well versed on medical practices, use of medical terminology, and obstetric conditions., • Demonstrates effective use of the GE Viewpoint medical reporting system, • Demonstrates effective use of policies and procedures., • Demonstrates effective problem solving and decision making skills; demonstrates effective organizational and critical thinking skills., • Demonstrates effective time management skills including priority setting., • Demonstrates effective customer service skills., • Utilizes effective team-building skills and collaboratively and effectively interacts with other members of the multidisciplinary team., • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills for appropriately handling stressful or difficult situations., • Adheres to HCA/St. David's HealthCare's Patient's First Initiatives up to and including Initial and Annual Code of Conduct, Mandatory Education, and Values Commitment/ICARE Standards., • Employee’s conduct must reflect the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program., • Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction., • Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Required: This employee is responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose various OB/GYN conditions, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. Sonography or ultrasonography is the use of sound waves to generate an image for assessment and diagnosis. This position will specialize in perinatal sonography. Ultrasound examinations include a variety of conditions ranging from routine OB/GYN to high risk obstetrical scans to include but not limited to, nuchal translucency, fetal anatomy survey, Doppler studies, biophysical profile, fetal echocardiograms and endo vaginal scans. Experience also includes ability to perform guidance for amniocentesis, chronic villus sampling, and other procedures commonly performed in a MFM program. This person must be able to work independently and as a part of a team as well have thorough knowledge of high risk conditions. The sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic program, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA).Must be customer oriented to provide exceptional services to patients, physicians, visitors, and co-workers. Maintains awareness of patient privacy (HIPAA), confidentiality, and dignity at all times. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. Preferred: Computer skills, previous experience in applicable field EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required: Graduate of an educational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or minimum one-year obstetrics (OB) experience. Preferred: Associates Degree or higher in related technological field. One-year previous experience as an MFM Sonographer. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Required: • Credentials with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), • Current certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in OB within one year of hire., • BLS certification as per SDH policy Preferred: Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within two years of hire. If results are not available at two year mark due to ARDMS results waiting period, employee will be allowed to work until results become available. ___, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Ultrasound MFM Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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