Perinatal Sonographer Senior-Fetal Care Center

The Nemours Foundation • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Nemours is seeking a full-time Senior Perinatal Sonographer to join its team in Orlando, Florida. The Senior Perinatal Sonographer performs high-quality perinatal ultrasound and fetal echocardiography for interpretation and diagnosis by a maternal fetal medicine physician. The role provides mentorship and support to medical students, residents, fellows, sonographers, and staff, and contributes to performance improvement, research, and departmental administrative activities.

The sonographer operates diagnostic imaging equipment and performs measurements, calculations, image analysis, and documentation in the appropriate reporting and PACS systems. The role also coordinates with ordering and interpreting physicians to establish study goals, supports clinical and administrative workflows, and may travel to satellite locations as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; in lieu of education, five or more years of MFM sonography experience will be accepted.
• At least three years of experience required.
• ARDMS certification required.
• Fetal Echo certification required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Consistent proficiency in the competencies for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform perinatal ultrasounds and fetal echocardiograms for physician interpretation and diagnosis.
• Operate diagnostic echocardiography equipment using appropriate parameters based on patient age and diagnosis, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, and color Doppler imaging.
• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one additional advanced imaging form, such as 3D imaging and rendering or fetal cardiac imaging.
• Review relevant information from prior studies and communicate with ordering or interpreting physicians to define study goals as needed.
• Measure M-mode, 2D, 3D, Doppler, and color Doppler flow patterns; calculate measurements, formulas, and ratios; and enter results in the patient report in AS software.
• Analyze images and annotate them correctly in the PACS system.
• Mentor and support students, sonographers, fellows, and staff in clinical situations and in developing skills needed for their roles.
• Assist with departmental administrative duties, which may include scheduling, research and quality performance, data acquisition and collection, and clinical demonstrations.
• Participate in research studies and performance improvement projects as requested.
• Assist the Manager with EPIC and Radiant workflow and PACS or other relevant EMR systems in partner hospital systems.
• Serve as a liaison between the Manager and perinatal sonographers as requested.
• Arrive ready to work before the shift begins and maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Travel to satellite locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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