Perinatal Sonographer - Marietta Maternal Fetal Medicine

You will be responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, level II ultrasounds for the diagnosis of complex fetal anomalies including, but not limited to cardiac defects, intracranial defects, and other systemic defects. Assist and perform ultrasounds during guided procedures, such as genetic amniocentesis, amnioreductions, and chorionic villus sampling.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Perinatal Sonographer Specific Role Competencies: Maintenance of lifelong certification; provide guidance for general OB/GYN sonographers; obtain and maintain fetal echo, nuchal translucency, CLEAR certifications within 3 years.
• Effective Communication: Verbal communication with physician, genetic counselor and team regarding ultrasound findings; maintenance of Excel spreadsheet tracking diagnoses.
• Efficiency: Subject matter expert regarding specific ultrasound machines; organization of ultrasound reports.
• AIUM Certification: Active involvement and ability to assist practice in AIUM Certification by providing properly labeled and clear scans and following protocols.
• Equipment: Adjust technique for lowest possible radiation dose while maintaining image quality; report equipment problems; clean, disinfect and maintain equipment per infection control policy.
• Patient Care: Verify clinician order; obtain clinical history and assess contraindications; ensure proper patient identification; review images and release patients; respond to emergencies; assist other technologists; observe patient condition; verify identity with 2 unique identifiers; ensure privacy and comfort; demonstrate competence based on age; organize schedule; follow physician instructions; use critical thinking; dialog with patient/family; ask clarifying questions; understand pre/post procedural care; prep patient; demonstrate sterile technique.
• Education and Communication: Explain exam purpose using AIDET; address patient questions and notify physician when needed; participate in orientation and training; provide preparatory instruction; maintain concise documentation; read email daily; complete mandatory education.
• Quality Control: Produce acceptable images; ensure equipment operational; send studies to PACS; print CDs; scan teleradiograph reports into PACS; complete studies in RIS before PACS; print log sheets; maintain quality control logs for probe disinfection.
• Operations: Restock linens and supplies; transport and position patients; perform patient charging; apply supportive devices; assist others; perform clerical duties; keep supervisor informed; maintain productivity; operate workstations; push/retrieve images from ultrasound console to PACS; maintain Joint Commission standards; take call when necessary; other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited sonography program.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography or Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• Fetal Echocardiogram Certified within 3 years Required
• Nuchal Translucency Certified within 3 years Required
• CLEAR Certified within 3 years Required

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatal Sonography Required.

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must be compliant with all Hospital policies and professional standards. Must be flexible with work hours. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure. Must be able to communicate effectively with Physician and Genetic Counselor. Must be able to effectively perform transvaginal ultrasounds for evaluation of cervical insufficiency, 3D and 4D ultrasonography for evaluation of complex facial, spine, and cardiac defects, first trimester nuchal translucency ultrasounds for early genetic evaluation. Must be able to effectively participate in AIUM accreditation, creation and updating of fetal care conference lists, educate and guide general OB/GYN sonographers in the network. Cover inpatient ultrasound call as needed.