Diagnostic Specialist III-Maternal Fetal Medicine, OBGYN Details

Diagnostic Specialist III-Maternal Fetal Medicine, OBGYN

Mount Sinai - New York, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

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The Diagnostic Specialist III – Maternal Fetal Medicine, performs basic to highly complex Obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) established protocols.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepares ultrasound scanning rooms
• Performs highly complex sonograms based on AIUM guidelines.
• Performs highly complex transvaginal sonograms.
• Performs highly complex biophysical profiles for fetal assessment.
• Performs highly complex umbilical artery Doppler studies.
• Performs the following highly complex procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis, MPR (Multiple Pregnancy Reduction) and PUBS.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images. Utilizes advanced experience to assist other sonographers in highly complex imaging procedures.
• Effectively communicates differentials to perinatal physicians.
• Assists in developing ultrasound protocols along with MFM physicians. Assists in teaching and guiding technicians with new protocols.
• Trains and mentors ultrasound students, visiting medical students, residents and fellows.
• Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and improvement activities. Evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs, files, and records.
• Prepares instruments for sterile/disinfection JCAHO criteria.
• Maintains equipment to assure conformance with specific operational standards. Maintains equipment in working order, performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance, reports any equipment malfunction to supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing equipment.
• Provides patient education related to ultrasound studies.
• Generates accurate computerized ultrasound reports.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees.
• Any other assignments or projects assigned by perinatal physicians, proactive manager or ultrasound technician supervisor.

Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.
• Registration: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Experience: 5 years of ultrasound experience.
  Knowledge of all equipment used to perform ultrasound.
  Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when training staff.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
  Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills.
  Demonstrates appropriate social skills.

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Over 38,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.
Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
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