The Sonographer provides diagnostic ultrasound tests for patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine setting. The Sonographer works independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women.

• Escorts patient and family to and from examination room.
• Explains exam to patient and family prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Acquires anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintains patient charts and records, and records/processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Creates a preliminary report for physician review/signature.
• Reviews studies with physicians.
• Assists physician with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
• Codes appropriate for services performed.
• Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintains laundry for examination rooms.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
• Follows the accredited laboratory protocols for obtaining two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where applicable.
• Follows and complies with universal precautions and OSHA standards.
• Follows and complies with safety and security training.
• Rotates as needed to cover Sonographer absences.
• Performs related and other assigned duties as directed.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience. Experience performing fetal echo's required.
• An individual must possess a current/valid certification in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two (2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and/ or completion of an approved ultrasonography educational program.
• Must have current fetal echo certification.
• Maintain or be eligible for certification the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

⢠Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
⢠Progyny Fertility Benefits
⢠Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
⢠401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
⢠Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) ⓠ15% discount*
⢠Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
⢠Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
⢠Employee Optional Life and AD&D
⢠Short & Long Term Disability
⢠Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
⢠Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
⢠Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
⢠Parental Leave Benefit
⢠Sick Pay Bank
⢠Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
⢠Group Aflac Policies
⢠Identity Theft Protection
⢠Employee Charitable Fund
⢠Care.com
⢠Continuing Education Assistance
⢠Various Discount Programs

⢠*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
⢠**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

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