Sonography Technologist-Women's Health OP-Per Diem

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs advanced obstetric ultrasound exams for high-risk pregnancies. The technologist will introduce themselves and explain exams and procedures to patients and family, addressing their questions and concerns. They will process and document sonographic data, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate urgent results promptly to the MFM physician. The role involves collaborating with and assisting MFM physicians with procedures such as amniocentesis, amnioreductions, chorionic villus sampling, and sonohysterograms. The technologist will consistently use scan assist and follow department imaging protocols, recognize equipment malfunctions, and take appropriate corrective action. They will participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities, ensure patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality, and assist and instruct sonography students, nurses, OB/GYN residents, and medical students. Additionally, they will monitor adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies and notify supervisors of low inventory, and provide clinical coverage across multiple sites as needed.

Requirements

Advanced obstetric ultrasound exams for high-risk pregnancies
First and second trimester detailed anatomy scans
Cervical length screening
Biophysical profiles (BPPs)
Multiple gestation evaluations
Fetal growth and Doppler studies (umbilical artery, MCA, ductus venosus, etc.)
Explains exams and procedures to patients and family
Addresses patient questions and concerns
Processes and documents sonographic data
Recognizes abnormal findings
Communicates urgent results promptly to the MFM physician
Collaborates and assists MFM physicians with procedures such as amniocentesis, amnioreductions, chorionic villus sampling and sonohysterograms
Consistently uses scan assist
Follows department imaging protocols
Recognizes equipment malfunctions
Takes appropriate corrective action
Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
Ensures patient’s safety, comfort, and confidentiality
Assists and instructs sonography students, nurses, OB/GYN residents and medical students
Monitors adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies
Notifies supervisors of low inventory
Provides clinical coverage across multiple sites as needed

Responsibilities

Performs advanced obstetric ultrasound exams for high-risk pregnancies, including: first and second trimester detailed anatomy scans, cervical length screening, Biophysical profiles (BPPs), multiple gestation evaluations, fetal growth and Doppler studies (umbilical artery, MCA, ductus venosus, etc.).
Introduces themself and explains exams and procedures to patients and family prior to the beginning of the test. Addresses their questions and concerns in professional and polite manner.
Processes and documents sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure.
Recognizes abnormal findings and communicates urgent results promptly to the MFM physician.
Collaborates and assists MFM physicians with procedures such as amniocentesis, amnioreductions, chorionic villus sampling and sonohysterograms.
Consistently uses scan assist and follows department imaging protocols while performing the exam.
Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
Ensures patient’s safety, comfort, and confidentiality.
Assists and instructs sonography students, nurses, OB/GYN residents and medical students.
Monitors adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies and notifies supervisors of low inventory.
Provides clinical coverage across multiple sites as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance