0.5 - 0.9 FTE Diagnostic OBGYN Medical Sonographer-MFM, Fort Collins

Job Summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, at the University of Colorado has an opening for an OBGYN sonographer between 0.5 to 0.9 FTE who is interested in learning MFM-level ultrasound scans with the intention to provide support to the freestanding Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic, located in Fort Collins, CO. This position reports directly to the MFM Practice Manager and indirectly to the Medical Directors and the MFM Business Services Program Director.

This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with no on-call obligation. Each MFM clinic has two to three sonographers onsite each day. Each sonographer covers one room with an average of 8 patient scans per day. Each clinic has either GE Voluson22 or GE Voluson E10s with ViewPoint reporting software that interfaces with EPIC for our EMR system. We follow AIUM guidelines for our ultrasound protocols and each clinic is recognized as an AIUM accredited ultrasound practice.

Key Responsibilities

• At the direction of a qualified physician or advance practice provider (APP), performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasonic equipment for the diagnosis of disease in humans.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders in order to perform prescribed study.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and attend to all age-related physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters