Perinatal Sonographer
Perinatal Sonographer
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At Emory Healthcare our team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation compassion and unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care. Our pharmacy staff works side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emorys goal is to provide patient andfamily centered medication management to the patients we serve. Were defining a new standard of care for humankind.
Description
The Perinatal Sonographer:
- Performs diagnostic transvaginal and transabdominal obstetric ultrasound.
- Has advanced knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their diagnoses via ultrasound.
- Proficient in performing scans of various anatomical areas and identifying cross sectional human anatomy distinguishing normal from abnormal to establish initial evaluation of sonograms.
- Selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures which may include Doppler color Doppler imaging Mmode and real time.
- Calibrates adjusts and maintains ultrasound equipment. Evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.
- Utilizes nonstandard techniques when necessary with independent judgment ingenuity and initiative in the performance of ultrasonography for diagnosis.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians patients and other staff members. Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills and software programs.
- Effective oral and written professional communication skills. Reviews medical records to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history lab results and physician orders prior to examination and communicates with patients to obtain history data.
- Ability to demonstrate and professional behaviors at all times. Ability to use initiative and independent judgement.
- Demonstrate critical care skills to patients with higher acuity. Participates in department quality assurance studies and prepares and maintains records of ultrasound examinations. Assists in the clinical instruction of OB/GYN residents.
- Participated in the formal ultrasound education of the MFM fellows. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of workrelated experiences and educational opportunities.
- Create preliminary prenatal ultrasound reports for each study performed with detailed information regarding abnormalities identified including fetal echocardiograms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound and at a minimum be registered as a Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS); Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Fetal Echocardiography issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred; Nuchal Translucency credential issued by the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review; and advanced training that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
- 3 years experience and fetal echo or 6 years of experience with or w/out echo.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
