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Form of workMAJOR FUNCTION:
Performs Obstetrical Ultrasound exams as prescribed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or midwife according to established practices and procedures. This position specializes in Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography. Ultrasound examinations range from routine studies to high-risk obstetrical scans including but not limited to first trimester screens, detailed fetal anatomy, Doppler studies, biophysical profile, fetal echocardiography and endovaginally scans. Applicants should have a knowledge of normal and pathologic fetal anatomy and be able to perform a detailed fetal examination. They should be able to interpret anatomic and pathologic contents of images.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- Completion of Approved Ultrasound Program. Maintain continuing education credits.
- Minimum of 1-year experience with a high volume of obstetrical ultrasound imaging that includes detailed fetal examinations, cervical length surveillance, use of a Doppler velocimetry, biophysical profile, amniocentesis and CVS.
- Will consider recent graduates based upon their work history on a case-by-case basis.
Certification/Licensure:
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) - registered in OB/GYN.
- Must be certified in Nuchal Translucency Screening awarded by Nuchal Translucency Quality Review program (NTQR) or Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) minimum course work completed.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Cervical Length Screening (CLEAR) minimal course work completed.
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