Per Diem Perinatal Ultrasonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Virtua Health•Washington, DC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is dedicated to providing exceptional care and connecting individuals to the health services they need, from wellness and prevention to specialized and life-changing care. Serving South Jersey, Virtua Health boasts over 14,000 colleagues, including more than 2,850 doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, equipped with advanced technologies. The health system is Magnet-recognized, ranked by U.S. News and World Report, and has received multiple awards for quality, safety, and its outstanding work environment. With five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and over 280 other locations, Virtua Health is committed to community well-being through programs like Eat Well, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and paramedic services. They are also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. The Per Diem Perinatal Ultrasonographer performs high-quality Ultrasound examinations following approved techniques and protocols, aligning with Virtua Health's Mission & Vision Statements and adhering to its Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

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

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.