Dedicated Perinatal Sonographer II

Performs high-risk diagnostic obstetrical sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Assists with specialty procedures. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations (anatomy scans, growth, biophysical profile, dopplers, assist in amniocentesis).
• Performs ultrasound exams according to AIUM protocols.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate clinician.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients while in the sonographer's care.
• Assists with daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and ensures adequate supplies.
• Gathers appropriate laboratory results and completes laboratory requests.
• Reviews patients' medical records to obtain identifying information required for perinatology, instructs patient in preparing for examination, and explains procedures.
• Provides weekend coverage at affiliated hospitals (portables).
• Obtains vitals and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Prepares preliminary reports.
• Assists Perinatologist in procedures (Amniocentesis) and provides diagnostic aid by conducting supporting sonography scans, including ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years experience in obstetric ultrasound.
• Graduate of AMA-approved Ultrasonography Program.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Nuchal Translucency Certification.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience in ultrasonography.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
• Fetal Echocardiogram Certification.

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
• Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
• Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Pay

$44.57 - $57.21 / hour

Notes

• Float between both MFM office locations Glenlake & Southwood and provide coverage of Kaiser Permanente in-patients at Northside Hospital.
• Travel: Yes, 100% of the time.
• Work Setting: Onsite.