Fetal Intervention Sonographer - Ob/Gyn Fetal CenterLocation: Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasCategory: Allied HealthMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonRequisition #: 240001L2What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.Once you join us you wont want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
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Position Summary:Provides high-level maternal fetal sonographic functions (vascular technology, obstetrics/gynecology, echocardiography, neurosonography). Provide sonographic support during intraoperative fetal interventions and fetal surgeries.Position Key Accountabilities:
Perform high-level obstetrical ultrasounds, nuchal translucency studies; fetal doppler studies (umbilical artery & middle cerebral artery), fetal biophysical profile testing, transvaginal sonography, heart disease and cranial blood flow screening.
Scrubs fetal surgical procedures to include, but not limited to Laser for TTTS, IUT, IPT blood transfusion, Open and Fetoscopic NTD repairs, Bladder drainage and shunt placement, thoracentesis and shunt placement, bipolar cord coagulation, radiofrequency ablation, amniotic band release, vein of Galen coiling, interstitial laser ablation, Fetoscopic balloon placement and removal, needle guided balloon puncture, vasa previa laser ablation, EXIT procedure and maintains sterile technique. Provides fetal cardiac monitoring during intraoperative fetal surgical procedures and in office fetal procedures.
Attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances.
Provides an initial written and verbal report of ultrasound finding to aid in the diagnostic process to faculty.
Performs fetal echocardiograms under the guidance of pediatric cardiologist to aid in the diagnosis of complex congenital heart defects and rhythm anomalies.
Participates in data collection for research and actively mentor¿s junior sonographers, fetal center staff, Maternal Fetal Medicine staff, Fetal Intervention fellow, and Pediatric Cardiology Fellows.
Maintains a clean workspace and properly cleans/sterilizes equipment between each use and performs basic maintenance on equipment to assure proper working conditions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography.(FE) ARDMS or ARRT - Fetal Echocardiography - Must receive certification within 2 years of being in the role.Minimum Education:Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent.Minimum Experience:Two (2) years' experience in experience in OB, diagnostic maternal/fetal ultrasound required.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.