Perinatal Sonographer II

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Hazleton, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of high-risk obstetric ultrasound examinations and procedures using established AIUM protocols, applying a moderate degree of individual judgment based on clinical circumstances and patient conditions. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, and synthesizes findings with the patient’s medical history. The position is onsite at the Health Center at Hazleton, 50 Moisey Dr. The stated work shift is day shift, with hours varying Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and either a technical school diploma in ultrasonography or an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
• Ability to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to implement advanced imaging techniques, including 3D/4D, when medically applicable.
• Knowledge of various sonography equipment and related applications.
• Ability to recommend changes to improve efficiency, workflows, and/or patient safety.
• 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 certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
• RDMS-OB/GYN - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in 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, process sonographic data, and document other pertinent observations made during sonograms.
• Maintain patient information in ultrasound documentation and reporting systems, image storage systems, and the EMR.
• Review the patient’s medical record for pertinent 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 and applications 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 understand the examination.
• Independently guide providers during invasive procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree