Sonographer Perinatal

Franciscan Medical Group•Nacogdoches, TX

1d•$55 - $90

About The Position

The Sonographer Perinatal uses advanced sonographic equipment to capture detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses to support diagnosis and prenatal care. The role involves direct patient interaction, explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, positioning patients, and operating and adjusting sonographic equipment to obtain clear diagnostic images. The sonographer monitors patient safety and comfort, selects and examines images for pathologies, and presents preliminary findings to physicians. The position performs obstetrical and gynecologic diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to AIUM standards and department protocols, selecting appropriate techniques to produce high-quality images and participating with the supervising Obstetrician/Gynecologist in the final exam diagnosis. The sonographer communicates with patients, interpreting physicians, and referring providers, and promptly relays emergent results to the appropriate physician. Additional duties include maintaining professional knowledge, supporting staff and patient education, training ultrasound interns, evaluating new products and equipment, completing incidental office and patient-record duties, ensuring accurate data entry and billing, and assisting with quality assurance activities. The role also requires safe work practices and compliance with facility guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or technical program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, upon hire.
Hold one of the listed credentials upon hire: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Neurosonology; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono; or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT.
Basic Life Support - CPR certification recognized by the American Heart Association, upon hire.
Excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail.
Strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Sonographer experience in an OB and/or maternal fetal department, upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform obstetrical and gynecologic diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to AIUM standards and department protocols.
Determine appropriate techniques to obtain images of the highest quality and resolution.
Participate with the supervising Obstetrician/Gynecologist in the final exam diagnosis.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and prepare them for scans.
Operate and adjust sonographic equipment and position patients to obtain diagnostic images.
Monitor patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
Serve as a liaison among patients, interpreting physicians, and referring providers.
Promptly relay emergent exam results to the appropriate physician.
Maintain current knowledge in diagnostic sonography using educational resources and professional meetings.
Assist with educational services for staff and patients and participate in formal training of ultrasound interns.
Evaluate new ultrasound products and equipment.
Perform incidental office duties to maintain complete patient records, ensure accurate patient data entry, and support appropriate billing.
Assist with quality assurance and improvement audits and activities.
Follow safe work habits, safety rules and regulations, facility guidelines, policies, and procedures, and use resources appropriately.