Perinatal Sonographer (Full Time) - Jefferson Health Abington

Full Time Perinatal Imager for MFM

Varied Locations. Day hours no On Call Requirement.

Job Description

Perinatal Imagers are responsible for the following:

• Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following established protocols.
• Maintains records and documents including patient data, reports and follow-ups.
• Assists physicians with invasive uterine procedures as needed.

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Perinatal Imager will perform ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetric patients while adhering to all organizational and unit-based policies and procedures.

Positions are Monday through Friday, day hours. No on-call required.

Performs ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetrical patients while adhering to all organizational and unit based policies and procedures as well as adhering to the patient schedule in a timely manner. He/She is competent to provide care for a patient population from adolescents to adults.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following the protocol established by the Medical Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine department and national guidelines including:

• Accomplishes level 1and 2 ultrasound examinations.
• Accomplishes doppler flow studies.
• Performs transvaginal ultrasound examinations.
• Assists physician with invasive uterine procedures (Amniocentesis, CVS).
• Maintains sterile field during procedures.
• Reviews images and participates in reading session.
• Performs additional images when needed.
• Accepts and performs add-on and emergency patients responsibly.

Maintains records and documents including:

• Records patient data.
• Ensures accuracy of patient information.
• Completes patient reports and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Inputs data into reporting system.

Provides Education and maintains ultrasound equipment including:

• Educates obstetrical residents in basis ultrasound.
• Enters all necessary data and patient information into ultrasound reporting system.
• Ensures consistent and optimal function of equipment, taking action to correct problems.
• Maintains clean ultrasound machine, work area. Attends mandatory hospital and/or sonographic in-services and maintains current knowledge of specialty through continuing education.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Annual Trophon EPR high-level disinfection competency training

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an AIUM approved ultrasound program.

AND

Experience: 1+ years' perinatal/obstetrical ultrasound experience. Amnio and CVS experience preferred. Previous experience working in an antenatal testing center setting a plus.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Current RDMS with an OB/GYN specialty or eligible (eligible candidates must obtain the OB/GYN specialty within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter). NT and cervical length certification preferred (eligible candidates must obtain certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter). Fetal echo certification preferred (eligible candidates must obtain certification within 1 year of hire and maintain certification thereafter).

Additional Information

EMR experience preferred. Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and related skills and professional interaction with multiple allied healthcare professionals.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1235 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America