Perinatal Sonographer - Battle Building

State of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

87d • $31 - $50

About The Position

A Perinatal (OB) Sonographer is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures to patients. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in obstetrical ultrasound.

Requirements

• Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound or echocardiography ultrasound certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Associate's degree preferred.
• Entry level; at least one (1) year of clinical experience in diagnostic medical ultrasound (including time spent in an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program) - must have at least six (6) months obstetric scanning experience.
• Credentials from ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in OB/GYN required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performance of Sonography
• Equipment Use and Maintenance
• Documentation and Reporting
• Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement
• Healthcare Team Interaction

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees