Perinatal Sonographer II

About the role

Performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related ultrasound-guided procedures in First Physician’s Group’s Office of Maternal‑Fetal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasounds, including level I, Level II, nuchal translucency and fetal echocardiography.
• Observe strict confidentiality in dealing with patients and patient information and meet all compliance standards.
• Work in partnership with physicians and other staff to provide the best care possible for all patients, maintaining an attitude of service and excellence and modeling the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Interface with medical staff and other outside entities regarding ultrasound matters and maintain a demeanor complimentary of medical ethics.
• Assist in compliance of OSHA standards.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of diagnostic ultrasound experience in a high‑risk obstetrical environment.
• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in fetal echocardiography.
• Registration in Obstetrics and Gynecology at time of hire.
• Graduation from an accredited US school or equivalent.
• Proficiency and knowledge of sterile techniques used for invasive procedures.
• Proficiency in middle cerebral artery (MCA) and umbilical artery (UA) studies.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge level to perform diagnostic 3D and 4D ultrasound.
• State‑of‑the‑art knowledge of measurements and calculations that will be applied to each study.
• Ability to extend standard imaging protocol as required by patient history or sonographic findings.
• Successful completion of background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https//info.flclearinghouse.com/

Skills

• Demonstrated customer service skills to provide exceptional service to patients, physicians, visitors and co‑workers.
• Experience with an electronic practice management and electronic medical record system (preferred).
• Effective oral and written communication skills (preferred).
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships (preferred).
• Demonstrated initiative and self‑direction (preferred).
• Ability to share day/weekend & holiday on‑call at SMH with other perinatal sonographers, if required (preferred).