Perinatal Sonographer II

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of high-risk obstetric ultrasound examinations and procedures using established AIUM protocols, exercising a moderate degree of individual judgment based on clinical circumstances and patient conditions. Conducts clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations, synthesizing findings with the patient's medical history. The position is onsite in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with a day shift and a Monday–Friday variable-hours schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and a technical school diploma in ultrasonography, or an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
Ability to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of various sonography equipment and related applications.
Experience performing detailed first-trimester exams, low-risk exams, detailed fetal anatomy surveys, and guidance of chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis procedures.
BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
RDMS-OB/GYN (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer—Obstetrics and Gynecology) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or business discipline.
Three years of experience performing 3D/4D examinations and extended cardiac views.

Responsibilities

Record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
Maintain electronic patient charts and records, processing sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during sonograms.
Maintain patient information in the ultrasound documentation and reporting system, image storage system, and EMR.
Review records to obtain pertinent medical history before exams and prepare preliminary reports as requested by the physician.
Use independent judgment during sonographic exams to differentiate accurately between normal and pathological findings.
Select appropriate transducers, follow probe-handling guidelines, and adjust ultrasound equipment to optimize images based on fetal position, anatomy, and tissue depth characteristics.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and take corrective action when possible.
Explain medical studies and procedures to patients so they are informed about the examination.
Implement advanced imaging techniques, including 3D/4D imaging, when medically applicable.
Independently guide providers during invasive procedures.
Recommend changes to improve efficiency, workflows, and/or patient safety.