Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer II-Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

About The Position

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer is fully competent to perform diagnostic procedures used to diagnose specific diseases or conditions. The role performs clinical assessments and diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, vascular, small parts, ob-gyn, infant head/hip/spine, and interventional procedures. The sonographer uses cognitive sonographic skills and independent judgment to adapt examinations, distinguish normal from pathologic findings, analyze sonograms, synthesize imaging information with medical history, and communicate findings to the Perinatologist. The position is responsible for patients’ safety and mental and physical comfort during examinations, and for communicating effectively with patients and the healthcare team. The sonographer also assists with daily ultrasound department operations, maintains equipment and the work area, and ensures adequate supplies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an AMA-approved Sonography program.
ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential.
Nuchal Translucency Certification or Fetal Echocardiogram Certification.
Level II sonographers must hold ARDMS certification in two areas.
Current AHA CPR certification.
Two years of experience.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Technical skills and expertise in diagnostic and vascular sonography.
Positive interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Compassionate patient care.
Knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed for all age groups.
Ability to provide care based on patients’ developmental needs and interact effectively with patients of all ages.
Ability to communicate orally; dexterity and visual acuity; mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergencies; ability to stand for long periods; ability to bend, lift up to 100 pounds, and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Responsibilities

Operate all ultrasound equipment competently.
Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, vascular, small-parts, ob-gyn, infant head/hip/spine, and interventional procedures.
Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information, and images.
Use independent judgment during examinations to distinguish normal from pathologic findings.
Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the Perinatologist.
Ensure the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients while in the sonographer’s care.
Communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team, recognizing the nature of sonographic examinations and patients’ needs.
Assist with daily ultrasound department operations.
Maintain ultrasound equipment and the work area, and maintain adequate supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.