Ultrasonographer Perinatal - FT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine NJ

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, staff, and advanced technology. As a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, Capital Health includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group comprises over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

About the role

Join the Capital Health Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) team to make a difference. The MFM department collaborates with many different departments within the Capital Health System. The team values teamwork, positivity, and outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols.
• Performs fetal exams including first trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, second trimester detailed anatomic survey, third trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venous and uterine artery), and biophysical profile.
• Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated to provide the physician with comprehensive views for an accurate interpretive report.
• Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings, providing appropriate and supportive patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for rotating on-call for weekends, holidays, and weekdays after regular working hours.
• Conducts multidisciplinary case review on each patient with nurses, genetic counselors, and perinatologists when needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in radiology and hospital systems and computer applications, including retrieval of patient information, tracking patients and images, and charging exams at the recommendations of the perinatologists.
• Provides portable ultrasounds at bedside as requested by attending physicians.
• Assists and educates students, new perinatal ultrasonographers, and other staff members that need assistance.
• Assists perinatologists with various invasive outpatient procedures (e.g., Amniocentesis/CVS).
• Independently assists physicians with operating room guidance of surgical procedures.
• Reviews patient chart, physicians’ order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate; records patient’s personal and medical information on history sheets.
• Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department.
• Records images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation; discusses test results with physician or requests physician to personally view screen image.
• Uses critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within scope of job; works in a fast-paced environment and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains acceptable certification or graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography; becomes certified in ARDMS in OB/GYN and Nuchal Translucency certified.
• Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment.
• Prepares and stocks work area as required to perform procedures; assures a safe and clean environment for patients at all times; secures and returns supplies; maintains room stock; maintains Trophon room according to policy and procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography to include education for general and perinatal procedures.
• ARDMS OB/GYN certification required.
• Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Bending, reaching forward, wrist position deviation, keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching overhead, squat/kneel/crawl, pinching/fine motor activities, taste or smell.
• Continuous physical demands: Talking or hearing.
• Lifting: Floor to waist 15 lbs; waist level and above 10 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Accurate near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, minimal depth perception, accurate hearing.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position is $43.50 - $56.84 per hour. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). The range reflects base compensation and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits: Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking
• Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Spouse, Employee Voluntary Life, Child, Legal Services, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program