Dedicated Perinatal Sonographer I

• Performs Ultrasound Examinations according to AIUM protocols.


• Documents patient assessment and history.


• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.


• Operates computer and ultrasound equipment for image production and documentation.


• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.


• Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal images.


• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate clinician.


• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to unique needs of the department and respond appropriately.


• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings Follows department procedures/processes/policies.


• Practices safety measures in radiography by adhering to all governing regulations.


• Follows universal precautions, infection control guidelines and sterile technique.


• Complies with all governing regulations.


• Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas.


• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently.


• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are in sonographers care.


• Gathers appropriate laboratory results and completes laboratory requests.


• Reviews patients medical records to obtained record identifying information required for perinatology, instructs patient in preparing for examination and explains procedures to be performed.


• Weekend coverage at affiliated hospitals (portables)


• Obtain vitals, schedule follow-up appointments.


• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.


• Prepares preliminary reports.


• Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in Ultrasonography a minimum (will only accept new graduates from KPGA affiliated ultrasound program educational institutions).

• Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Nuchal Translucency Certification Certificate within 24 months of hire

• Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in Ultrasonography.


• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment preferred.

Notes:

• Travel to contracted hospital to perform in-patient scans.