Perinatal Sonographer - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp Healthplan•La Mesa, CA

55d•$74 - $107

About The Position

Perform advanced-level perinatal and obstetric ultrasounds evaluating fetal development on multiple and high-risk pregnancies. Ensure accurate documentation and image archiving in patient records.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
1 Year sonography experience to include obstetrics.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography -REQUIRED
Fetal Echocardiography Certification (RDMS-FE) from ARDMS is required within 1 year of hire. Department to track and maintain this requirement.

Nice To Haves

Perinatal imaging experience to include: fetal spine, thorax abdomen, extremities, umbilical cord and central nervous system, etc.
Nuchal Translucency Certification from Fetal Medicine Foundation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors and evaluates exam quality and procedures.
Checks/completes patient name bands, physician orders, consent forms and prescriptions.
Follows department/hospital infection control guidelines.
Explains procedure to patient prior to exam.
Assures physical and psychological patient needs are met.
Initiates proper response to emergent situations.
Maintains patient medical devices (IV's catheters, tubes monitors, oxygen, etc.)
Demonstrates knowledge of patient care standards. Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and dignity throughout the examination.
Supports and may facilitate departmental performance improvement initiatives.
Identifies problems and implements appropriate actions to improve departmental operations and/or quality of care.
Participation in task force or projects.
Trains new employees and students, as requested.
Provides on going educational support to work group with documentation of attendees.
Provides written recommendations for cost reduction and department improvements.
Ensures cleanliness and adequate stocking in exam and work areas.
Demonstrates flexibility and is responsive to department staffing needs.
Attends and actively participates in departmental in-services and management meetings.
Monitors completion of assigned staff duties.
Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring image quality and equipment functionality.
Submits completed safety test by scheduled deadline with 100% score.
Practices proper body mechanics 100% of the time.
Reports and corrects observed safety hazards immediately.
Reports any work related injury to self or staff immediately and completes appropriate paperwork.
Adheres to universal precautions.
Ensures work related discussions are professional and limited to private areas.
Consistently communicates in a positive and timely manner with all customers.
Utilizes active listening practices and acknowledges and accepts customer's feelings and perceptions as valid.
Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and responsiveness.
When dealing with multiple priorities at the same time, assures customers that they will be attended to as soon as possible.
Customer satisfaction surveys are 90% overall.
Fetal Echocardiography Certification (RDMS-FE) from ARDMS is required within 1 year of hire. Department to track and maintain this requirement.
Stays up to date with advances in perinatal imaging, technology, and professional guidelines.
Attends and completes relative training, tutorials, seminars etc. per department requirements or leadership guidance.