Maternal Fetal Medicine Perinatal Ultra Sonographer - Per Diem

Ultrasound Technologist

Performs high quality Ultrasound examinations in accordance with approved techniques and protocols. Supports Virtua Health Mission & Vision Statements and adheres to Virtua Health's Policies and Procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consistently performs high quality Ultrasound studies for our various patient populations according to protocols established by Radiologists/designated specialist; this includes perinatal sonography to high risk maternity patients.
• Demonstrate ability to recognize and accurately document pathology identified in scans.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Ultrasound equipment.
• Performs a preliminary evaluation for each patient.
• Obtains pertinent medical history prior to exam; obtains previous examinations and reports. Reviews and verifies physician's orders.
• Responds to changes in the work schedule. Covers all shifts on a rotational basis and responds immediately on call when contacted by Communications and arrives within the appropriate time established by Virtua Health policy.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS and hospital based computer programs and adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all electronic communications.
• Prepares room as needed for biopsy exams; familiar with all equipment utilized for biopsy exam Assists and scans, as needed, during biopsy procedure. Assists in inter-operative biopsy procedures; responds to OR in timely manner.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

• Experience preferred in abdominal, obstetrical, small parts, and vascular imaging.
• Required Education: Formal education in Diagnostic Ultrasound Program (RDMS program graduate for MFM area).
• Training/Certifications/Licensure: ARDMS certification or registry eligible, must be licensed within two years of employment.

Hourly Rate: $54.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.