Nemours is seeking a Perinatal Sonographer, FULL-TIME, to join our team in Lakeland, Florida.

Perinatal Sonographer will provide high quality ultrasounds for interpretation and diagnosis by a Maternal Fetal medicine physician. To act as a preceptor in performing high quality pediatric echocardiograms for students, novice sonographers and fellows.

Perform maternal fetal medicine ultrasound on patients

• Operate all equipment to perform diagnostic ultrasound. Use correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This includes 2D, Doppler and color Doppler,
• Efficiently and effectively perform pre-work by searching for relevant information related to prior ultrasound exam.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physician - prior to studies and as needed to define study goals.
• Measure all M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color Doppler flow patterns. Calculate measurements, formulas, and ratios. Enter calculations and measurements into patient report in PACS and AS software reporting system.
• Analyze images and correctly annotate in PACS system.
• Act as a preceptor and resource for students, novice sonographers and fellows in clinical situations.
• Participate in research studies as requested.
• Must demonstrate consistent proficiency in competencies for this position.
• Consistently arrives on shift prior to shift begin time ready and able to work.
• Demonstrates professional conduct at all times in behavior and appearance.
• Participates in Fetal Echocardiography examinations.

Provide care with consideration of patient's age, diagnosis, psycho-social characteristics and family stressors that affect ability to understand or retain instructions. Maintain service excellence in all aspects of echo lab operations.

• Demonstrates strong communication skills and patient service skills always introducing self to the patient and family and effectively relaying ultrasound procedure and routine of the clinic.
• Provide education as appropriate regarding the echo imaging carefully excluding any comment regarding diagnosis and management

Participate in performance improvement activities designed to improve patient care and/or organizational processes

• Actively utilize performance improvement processes and promote collaboration in the process
• Identify problems and communicates these to appropriate resources and seek opportunities to participate in implementing solutions
• Work to improve patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction by promoting Service Excellence

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree required.
• Completion of Certified Ultrasound Program.
• Minimum one year experience required.
• RDMS registered required.
• NT Certification required.
• AHA BLS Certification required.
• Fetal Echo Certification preferred.