Perinatal Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine La Mesa - Day Shift - Part Time (0.8)

Sharp HealthCare•La Mesa, CA

12d

About The Position

Under the Foundation clinic model for Maternal Fetal Medicine, the Perinatal Sonographer performs advanced-level perinatal and obstetric ultrasounds to evaluate fetal development in multiple and high-risk pregnancies. The role ensures accurate documentation and image archiving in patient records and operates and maintains ultrasound equipment to support image quality and equipment functionality. The position provides patient-centered care throughout examinations, supports departmental improvement and safety initiatives, and maintains clinical competency through required certification and ongoing learning. It may include providing coverage across multiple locations as needed.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal training at an AMA-approved school and meeting the requirements of appropriate state and/or federal mandated certification or equivalent.
One year of sonography experience, including obstetrics.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification; required.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography; required.
Fetal Echocardiography Certification (RDMS-FE) from ARDMS is required within one year of hire.
Effective verbal and written interpersonal skills.
Ability to courteously accommodate angry or frustrated customers.
Ability to meet deadlines and calmly handle multiple telephone or personal contacts daily.

Nice To Haves

Perinatal imaging experience, including fetal spine, thorax, abdomen, extremities, umbilical cord, and central nervous system imaging.
Nuchal Translucency Certification from the Fetal Medicine Foundation.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced-level perinatal and obstetric ultrasounds to evaluate fetal development in multiple and high-risk pregnancies.
Ensure accurate documentation and image archiving in patient records.
Monitor and evaluate examination quality and procedures.
Check and complete patient name bands, physician orders, consent forms, and prescriptions.
Follow department and hospital infection-control guidelines and universal precautions.
Explain procedures to patients before examinations and ensure their physical and psychological needs, comfort, privacy, and dignity are met.
Initiate the appropriate response to emergent situations and maintain patient medical devices, including IVs, catheters, tubes, monitors, and oxygen.
Support and potentially facilitate departmental performance-improvement initiatives; identify problems and implement actions to improve operations or quality of care.
Participate in task forces or projects; train new employees and students as requested; and provide ongoing educational support to the work group, documenting attendees.
Provide written recommendations for cost reduction and department improvements.
Ensure cleanliness and adequate stocking of examination and work areas; respond flexibly to staffing needs; attend and participate in departmental in-services and management meetings; and monitor completion of assigned staff duties.
Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring image quality and equipment functionality.
Complete scheduled safety tests with a 100% score, use proper body mechanics, report and correct observed safety hazards, report work-related injuries, and complete appropriate paperwork.
Communicate professionally, positively, and promptly with customers; use active listening; demonstrate teamwork and responsiveness; and manage customer expectations when handling multiple priorities.
Maintain clinical competency by staying current with perinatal imaging advances, technology, and professional guidelines, and completing relevant training, tutorials, and seminars.
Provide coverage across multiple locations as needed.