Sonographer
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
About the Role
Performs diagnostic tests and scanning procedures utilizing ultrasound systems to assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Specializes in Obstetric-related procedures, explaining requirements to patients, adjusting equipment, and evaluating images.
$4,000 sign-on bonus. $2,000 referral bonus for LifeBridge Health employees. Competitive salary.
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at our Westminster office.
We offer a supportive and friendly workplace environment, free parking, and a subscription to an approved professional organization.
Responsibilities
- Obtains and relays information related to procedures performed.
- Checks previous ultrasound studies for comparison and additional history.
- Confirms patient preparation.
- Presents images and concise history to the perinatologist.
- Confers with perinatologist about tentative diagnosis and observed radiological scan.
- Produces legible and comprehensive preliminary report(s) to the perinatologist.
- Ensures that an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination to be performed; consults with others as necessary to obtain a complete clinical history.
- Performs obstetrical ultrasounds varying in degrees of complexity (level 1 to level 3); provides ultrasound guidance of invasive procedures.
- Performs biophysical and amniotic fluid index and provides technical oversight to other ultrasound staff performing this service.
- Performs fetal echocardiography, Nuchal Translucency, Chorionic Villous Sampling, and Amnio Procedures.
- Technically manipulates equipment to obtain appropriate quality and quantity of image to convey clinical condition.
- Practices preventive maintenance procedures and reports all needed repairs to manager/lead ultrasound tech.
- Educates patients about exams, adjusting to patient/staff needs.
- Thoroughly explains procedures to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety.
- Works primarily with adult women patients; always adjusts and modifies care appropriate to the age and condition of the patient.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program listed on the CAAHEP website.
- Licensure/Certification: RDMS in OB/GYN required; American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR.
- Experience: Two years Sonographer experience preferred.