Ultrasonographer Perinatal - PT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine NJ

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

12d•$44 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $43.50 - $56.84 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Position Overview PART TIME: 30 hours/week

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography to include education for general and perinatal procedures.
ARDMS OB/GYN required.
Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment.
AHA Heartsaver AED

Nice To Haves

Nuchal Translucency certified

Responsibilities

Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols.
Performs fetal exams including first trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, second trimester detailed anatomic survey, third trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venous and uterine artery), and biophysical profile.
Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report.
Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care.
Assumes responsibility for rotating on-call for weekends and holidays plus on call for weekdays after regular working hours.
Conducts multidisciplinary case review on each patient with nurses, genetic counselors, and perinatologists when needed.
Demonstrates proficiency in radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include retrieval of patient information, tracking patients and images, and charging exams at the recommendations of the perinatologists.
Provides portable ultrasounds at bedside as requested by attending physicians.
Assists and educates students, new perinatal ultrasonographers and other staff members that need assistance.
Assists perinatologists with various invasive outpatient procedures (i.e.: Amniocentesis/CVS).
Independently assists physicians with operating room guidance of surgical procedure
Reviews patient chart, physicians’ order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient’s personal and medical information on history sheets.
Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department.
Records images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation.
Discusses test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image.
Uses critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within scope of job.
Works in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Maintains acceptable certification or graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography.
Becomes certified in ARDMS in OB/GYN and Nuchal Translucency certified.
Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment.
Prepares and stocks work area as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested.
Assures a safe and clean environment for patients at all times.
Secures and returns supplies.
Maintains room stock.
Maintains Trophon room according to policy and procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned.