Perinatal Sonographer (Full Time) - Jefferson Health Abington

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

3h

About The Position

Perinatal Imagers are responsible for the following: Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following established protocols. Maintains records and documents including patient data, reports and follow-ups. Assists physicians with invasive uterine procedures as needed. Reporting to the Office Manager, the Perinatal Imager will perform ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetric patients while adhering to all organizational and unit-based policies and procedures. Positions are Monday through Friday, day hours. No on-call required. Job Summary Performs ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetrical patients while adhering to all organizational and unit based policies and procedures as well as adhering to the patient schedule in a timely manner. He/She is competent to provide care for a patient population from adolescents to adults. Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following the protocol established by the Medical Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine department and national guidelines including: Accomplishes level 1and 2 ultrasound examinations. Accomplishes doppler flow studies. Performs transvaginal ultrasound examinations. Assists physician with invasive uterine procedures (Amniocentesis, CVS). Maintains sterile field during procedures. Reviews images and participates in reading session. Performs additional images when needed. Accepts and performs add-on and emergency patients responsibly. Maintains records and documents including: Records patient data. Ensures accuracy of patient information. Completes patient reports and schedules follow-up appointments. Inputs data into reporting system. Provides Education and maintains ultrasound equipment including: Educates obstetrical residents in basis ultrasound. Enters all necessary data and patient information into ultrasound reporting system. Ensures consistent and optimal function of equipment, taking action to correct problems. Maintains clean ultrasound machine, work area. Attends mandatory hospital and/or sonographic in-services and maintains current knowledge of specialty through continuing education. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an AIUM approved ultrasound program.
• Experience: 1+ years’ perinatal/obstetrical ultrasound experience.
• Current RDMS with an OB/GYN specialty or eligible (eligible candidates must obtain the OB/GYN specialty within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter).
• NT and cervical length certification preferred (eligible candidates must obtain certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter).
• Fetal echo certification preferred (eligible candidates must obtain certification within 1 year of hire and maintain certification thereafter).
• Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and related skills and professional interaction with multiple allied healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Amnio and CVS experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in an antenatal testing center setting a plus.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following established protocols.
• Maintains records and documents including patient data, reports and follow-ups.
• Assists physicians with invasive uterine procedures as needed.
• Performs ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetrical patients while adhering to all organizational and unit based policies and procedures as well as adhering to the patient schedule in a timely manner.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following the protocol established by the Medical Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine department and national guidelines including: Accomplishes level 1and 2 ultrasound examinations. Accomplishes doppler flow studies. Performs transvaginal ultrasound examinations.
• Assists physician with invasive uterine procedures (Amniocentesis, CVS).
• Maintains sterile field during procedures.
• Reviews images and participates in reading session.
• Performs additional images when needed.
• Accepts and performs add-on and emergency patients responsibly.
• Maintains records and documents including: Records patient data. Ensures accuracy of patient information. Completes patient reports and schedules follow-up appointments. Inputs data into reporting system.
• Provides Education and maintains ultrasound equipment including: Educates obstetrical residents in basis ultrasound. Enters all necessary data and patient information into ultrasound reporting system. Ensures consistent and optimal function of equipment, taking action to correct problems. Maintains clean ultrasound machine, work area.
• Attends mandatory hospital and/or sonographic in-services and maintains current knowledge of specialty through continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed