Sonographer Part time Westminster
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About the Role
Performs diagnostic tests and scanning procedures utilizing ultrasound systems to assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Performs duties of Sonographer as it relates specifically to providing Obstetric-related procedures; explains procedures and special requirements to patients; adjusts equipment and evaluates images.
Monday and Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm in 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.
- Produce 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; consult 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.
Pay
Pay Range: $36.94 to $58.80 Based On Experience.
About Sinai Hospital
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.