Perinatal Sonographer II

Schuylkill•Hazleton, PA

1d•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 and synthesizes findings with the patient's medical history. The position is onsite at the Health Center at Hazleton, with a day shift schedule whose hours vary Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 examinations, low-risk examinations, 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.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push/pull patients on beds or stretchers, including 29 pounds of push force; and perform lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of a patient's weight.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; the description notes patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required by the patient-care role.

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

Records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for physician interpretation.
Maintains electronic patient charts and records, processes sonographic data, and documents other pertinent observations made during sonograms.
Maintains patient information in the ultrasound documentation/reporting system, image storage system, and EMR.
Reviews pertinent medical history before examinations and prepares preliminary reports as requested by the physician.
Uses independent judgment during sonographic examinations to differentiate normal from pathological findings accurately.
Selects appropriate transducers, follows probe-handling guidelines, and adjusts ultrasound equipment to optimize images based on fetal position, anatomy, tissue depth, and available applications and options.
Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes corrective action when possible.
Explains medical studies and procedures to patients so they understand the examination.
Implements advanced imaging techniques, including 3D/4D imaging, when medically applicable.
Guides providers independently during invasive procedures.
Recommends changes to improve efficiency, workflows, and/or patient safety.