Perinatal Sonographer III

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

2d

About The Position

The Perinatal Sonographer III utilizes high frequency sound waves along with color and spectral Doppler ultrasound to assist in the monitoring and growth during pregnancy, and assists in ultrasound guided fetal procedures. The Sonographers within KU's OB/GYN MFM Department are leading the region with their practices.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program which meets requirements by the -- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.)
• 3 or more years active Perinatal Sonography experience with ability to recognize common birth defects as determined by the Supervisor or Lead sonographer, and MFM Ultrasound Unit Leader
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OB/GYN or RDMS must be earned within 90 Days
• Fetal Echocardiography Board Certification
• Serve as a preceptor for new hires
• All new hires who meet the level III JD requirements must complete competency checklist for level I, II and the Lippincott module for sterile field within 60 days (about 2 months) of hire.
• Fluent English - Read and Write
• All requirements of level II
• Active participant in self-directed on-going continuing education and as QI peer reviewer of ultrasounds performed within the health system as directed by the Supervisor/Lead sonographer
• Ability to train in areas of competency for OB/GYN including procedures of Amniocentesis, and Chorionic Sampling (CVS).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in an academic setting
• Credentialed RDMS in Abdomen Specialty Exam
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Credentialed RVT in Vascular

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a physician including positions patients for the proper view of the affected area; selects the appropriate scan images to be recorded; obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
• Instructs patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helps patient transfer to exam table and ensures adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan; knows how to change scanning parameters to improve a scan.
• Obtains diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient with the transducer; provides documentation of ultrasound exam sufficient for physicians to interpret.
• Assists physicians with ultrasound guided procedures in the ambulatory and inpatient setting.
• May participate in student and physician education.
• Maintains work area to include medical supplies for procedures.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED