Perinatal Sonographer - Marietta Maternal Fetal Medicine

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC • Marietta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The MFM/Perinatal Sonographer applies their expertise to deliver safe, high‑quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Wellstar Maternal Fetal Medicine, in Marietta, GA. Technologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team. If you’re looking for a place where you’re supported and where your well‑being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you’ll find it here. You will be responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, level II ultrasounds for the diagnosis of complex fetal anomalies including, but not limited to cardiac defects, intracranial defects, and other systemic defects. Assist and perform ultrasounds during guided procedures, such as genetic amniocentesis, amnioreductions, and chorionic villus sampling. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and correctly position patient for the procedure. Must be able to provide proper high-level disinfection of probes. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited sonography program.
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor certification.
• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography or Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI certification.
• Minimum 1 year Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatal Sonography experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Ability to obtain, present and discuss clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
• Ability to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
• Ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Detail oriented with the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
• Capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
• Ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
• Willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
• Dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors.
• Understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

Nice To Haves

• Fetal Echocardiogram Certified within 3 years.
• Nuchal Translucency Certified within 3 years.
• CLEAR Certified within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, level II ultrasounds for the diagnosis of complex fetal anomalies including, but not limited to cardiac defects, intracranial defects, and other systemic defects.
• Assists and performs ultrasounds during guided procedures, such as genetic amniocentesis, amnioreductions, and chorionic villus sampling.
• Independently performs job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and correctly positions patient for the procedure.
• Provides proper high-level disinfection of probes.
• Provides guidance for general OB/GYN sonographers.
• Assists practice in AIUM Certification by providing properly labeled and clear scans and following protocols.
• Adjusts technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation, and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Dialogs with patient/family.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
• Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Ensures that required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
• Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
• Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits.
• Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
• Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiograph are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
• Prints completed log sheet from teleradiograph and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.
• Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies.
• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
• Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
• Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
• Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
• Operates all workstations associated with the US department.
• Pushes / retrieves images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with Physician and Genetic Counselor.
• Effectively performs transvaginal ultrasounds for evaluation of cervical insufficiency, 3D and 4D ultrasonography for evaluation of complex facial, spine, and cardiac defects, first trimester nuchal translucency ultrasounds for early genetic evaluation.
• Effectively participates in the creation and updating of fetal care conference lists for coordination of care by nurse navigators and MFM providers.
• Educates and guides general OB/GYN sonographers in the network.
• Covers inpatient ultrasound call as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates.
• PTO.
• Mental health support.
• Wellness rooms.
• Concierge services.
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression.

What This Job Offers

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