Summary

Prepares patients for examination and performs obstetric and gynecological ultrasound exams as directed by the physicians.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
• Explains exam procedures to patient, instruct and assist patient into position for exam.
• Performs ultrasounds applicable to Maternal Fetal Medicine practice, including first trimester ultrasounds, NT, detailed anatomy ultrasounds in the second and third trimester, complete ultrasounds, follow-up ultrasounds, transvaginal cervical ultrasound according to CLEAR, Fetal and Maternal Doppler studies, BPP, and 3D reformatting and rendering
• Assists the physician during invasive diagnostic testing procedures such as an amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
• Ability to perform guidance for amniocentesis, chronic villus sampling, and other invasive/diagnostic procedures commonly performed.
• Creates reports as required for the exam. Implements safety procedures for patients, self and staff
• Orders supplies and monitor inventory
• Creates reports as required for the exam. Implements safety procedures for patients, self and staff.
• Handles physician requests in a timely manner.
• Assists with other clinical functions as directed.

Education

Required: Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine and registered or registry-eligible as Ultrasound Technician. High school diploma/GED and Completion of approved Ultrasound Tech program.

Experience

Required: Three (3) years of experience in OBGYN setting and knowledge of patient care methods, procedures and techniques.

Certifications

Required: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certification, OBGYN Certification and Fetal Echocardiography Certification, NTQR Certification for Nuchal Translucency/Nasal bone. CPR certification.

Preferred: CLEAR Certification for Cervical Length.

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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