Perinatal Sonographer - PRN

$31 - $51/Yr

Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Towson, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Towson, MD

Hospitals

About the position

Under general supervision, operates sophisticated, multi-modality ultrasound equipment to obtain quality ultrasonic images. Positions patient and adjusts ultrasound equipment to the correct setting for each examination. Performs and records ultrasound diagnostic tests of all parts of the anatomy. Ensures the ultrasound exam is of acceptable diagnostic quality and records preliminary findings to assist in physician's interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, manipulates and controls the use of all conventional and portable ultrasound, data processing, and ancillary equipment required for diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Performs general sonography examinations, including routine measurements and calculations on all patient types.
• Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as diagnostic, biopsy, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
• Consults with referring physicians regarding medical history of the patient, discusses appropriate procedures required, maintains records and/or technical notations on each case as required by regulatory agencies, and insures files and records are properly completed with correct information.
• Insures immediate and accurate verification of charge code information into the Radiology Information System, and determines the diagnostic efficacy and completeness of each examination.
• Performs a variety of related clerical tasks, such as retrieving ultrasonic film records, filing films, answering phones, relaying messages, registering and scheduling patients.
• Assists in scheduling the flow of ultrasound examinations to insure optimal utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Demonstrates and assists in instruction of ultrasound technology and hospital procedures to other technical, non-professional and ancillary personnel and directly supervises the job activity of radiologic technology students.

Requirements

• Completion of a one (1) year ultrasound training program at an approved school of diagnostic imaging or a minimum of five (5) years working in a practice or hospital setting.
• MFM experience required.
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) MFM certification preferred, ARDMS certification required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with maternal fetal medicine sonography including detailed fetal anatomy, fetal abnormalities, fetal echocardiogram, ultrasound guided procedures, nuchal translucencies.
• Routine obstetrics including fetal growth, BPP/AFI, doppler studies, cervical length.
• Limited gynecology included viability, first trimester ultrasound and ultrasound guided procedures.