Perinatal Sonographer II-Perinatal Services-Methodist

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time position! Shift Options: 1. Full-time Monday-Thursday 8AM-4:30PM, Sunday- on-call 7AM-7:30PM w/ 8 hours guaranteed working pay 2. Part-time 8AM-4:30PM, 2 days one week, one day the next week. Schedule will be every Friday but every other week works an additional day (Flexible) Independently performs low to high-risk diagnostic and interventional sonographic exams and assists in direct patient care within the structure of a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) or perinatal setting, utilizing established departmental guidelines and protocols. The Perinatal Sonographer is a member of a multidisciplinary team and will have interest and a greater degree of expertise in obstetric ultrasound. The Perinatal Sonographer will produce high quality images, can recognize normal and abnormal pathology, and provide summary findings to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Physicians. 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.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound Technology School or ARDMS registered with Ultrasound experience.
One year as Ultrasound Tech preferably experienced in MFM.
ARDMS Registered in OB/GYN.
CPR certified.
Fetal Echo Certification within 2 years.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Perform functions under the stress of conflicting demands, deadlines, and time constraints.
Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and web browser.
Professionalism and relationship management
Ability to handle multiple interruptions and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Produces Diagnostic Ultrasound of patients in conformance with established department techniques and procedures by the proper selection and accurate operation equipment, technical factors, and assist the Perinatologist in the interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination.
Provides proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to ensure the patients understanding of the examination to be performed.
Coordinates the work schedule for patients and procedures for efficient patient flow
Maintains knowledge of all Ultrasound Equipment in the department.
Assist in the educational training of the Student Ultrasound Technologists.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
Provides care to obstetrical patients in the Perinatal Center and Maternity Center Mon-Fri and call to Maternity Center after hours and on weekends
Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination while assisting Physicians and Perinatologist with procedures.
Assists in the transfer of patients to and from the examination table and provides proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required.
Evaluates requisitions for the proper and accurate completion of the Ultrasound examinations, completes additional paperwork for record keeping, and aids in the proper storage of completed exams.