Dedicated Perinatal Sonographer II

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Atlanta is seeking a Perinatal Sonographer to perform high-risk obstetric ultrasound examinations and assist with specialized procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical assessment skills and be able to work independently. Additionally, the role requires a minimum of three years of experience in obstetric ultrasound, alongside necessary certifications such as the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certificate. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to vital patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in obstetric ultrasound required.
• Nuchal Translucency Certification and Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate required.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Performs high risk diagnostic obstetrical sonographic examinations.
• Assists with specialty procedures and maintains ultrasound equipment.
• Prepares preliminary reports and gathers laboratory results.

Skills

Independence

Analytical skills

Clinical assessment

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program

Job description

Job Summary:

Perinatal Sonographer- performs high risk diagnostic obstetrical sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Assists with specialty procedures. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations (anatomy scans, Growth, Biophysical profile, Dopplers, assist in amniocentesis).
• Preform ultrasound exams according to AIUM protocols.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history an communicates findings to the appropriate clinician.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are in sonographers care.
• Assists with daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
• Gathers appropriate laboratory results and completes laboratory requests.
• Reviews patients medical records to obtained record identifying information required for perinatology, instructs patient in preparing for examination and explains procedures to be performed.
• Weekend coverage at affiliated hospitals (portables).
• Obtain vitals, schedule follow-up appointments.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Prepares preliminary reports.
• Assist Perinatologist in procedures (Amniocentesis) and provide diagnostic aid by conducting supporting Sonography scans to include Ultrasound Guided Biopsy procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years experience in obstetric ultrasound.

Education

• Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Nuchal Translucency Certification Certificate

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

• Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years experience in ultrasonography preferred.


• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment preferred.


• Fetal Echocardiogram Certification preferred.

Notes:

• Travel to contracted hospitals to complete ultrasound scans.