Perinatal Sonographer II

Job description

Department
FPG Maternal Fetal Medicine
Job Summary
Performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related ultrasound-guided procedures in First Physician’s Group’s Office of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Performs diagnostic ultrasounds, including level I, Level II, nuchal translucency and fetal echo cardiography. Observes strict confidentiality in dealing with patients and patient’s information and meets all compliance standards. Works in partnership with the physicians and other staff to provide the best care possible for all patients maintaining an attitude of service and excellence and conducts his/her daily interactions in a way that demonstrates a positive organizational attitude and effectiveness and models the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Interfaces with the medical staff and other outside entities regarding ultrasound matters and maintains a demeanor complimentary of medical ethics. Assists in compliance of OSHA standards.
Required Qualifications
• Require three (3) years of diagnostic ultrasound experience in a high-risk obstetrical environment.
• Require registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in fetal echocardiography.
• Require registration in Obstetrics and Gynecology at time of hire.
• Require graduation from an accredited US school or equivalent.
• Require proficiency and knowledge of sterile techniques used for invasive procedures.
• Require proficiency in middle cerebral artery (MCA) and umbilical artery (UA) studies.
• Require demonstrated advanced knowledge level to perform diagnostic 3D and 4D ultrasound.
• Require state-of-the-art knowledge of measurements and calculations that will be applied to each study.
• Require the ability to extend standard imaging protocol as required by patient history or sonographic findings.

Preferred Qualifications
• Prefer demonstrated customer service skills to provide exceptional services to patients, physicians, visitors and co-workers.
• Prefer experience with an electronic practice management and electronic medical record system.
• Prefer effective oral and written communication skills.
• Prefer demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Prefer demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
• Prefer the ability to share day/weekend & holiday on-call at SMH with other perinatal sonographers, if required.

Required License and Certs
RDMS: Reg Diag Med Sonographer
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/