Perinatal Sonographer

Emory Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Perinatal Sonographer II, where you will play a vital role in obstetric imaging. This position involves calibrating and maintaining ultrasound equipment, selecting appropriate transducers, and creating comprehensive prenatal ultrasound reports. You will collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care. This dynamic role offers an opportunity for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about maternal-fetal health and skilled in ultrasound technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program and RDMS certification required.
• Proficiency in performing prenatal ultrasound scans and understanding fetal anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain ultrasound equipment for accurate imaging.
• Create preliminary ultrasound reports and perform various imaging techniques.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Effective Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Sonography

Registered Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Ultrasound Software

Job description

Description

As a Perinatal Sonographer II, you will be responsible for obstetric imaging in conjunction with other members of the defined health care team in Emory Perinatal Center.

Job Duties:

• Able to calibrate, adjust, and maintain ultrasound equipment.
• Select proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures, which may include real time, M-mode, Pulse Doppler and color Doppler imaging.
• View images on monitor screens, hand-eye coordination.
• Create preliminary prenatal ultrasound reports for each study performed.
• Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of work-related experiences and educational opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

• Knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their diagnosis and proficiency in performing scans of various anatomical areas and key knowledge of fetal anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal structures is desired.
• Effective oral and written professional communication, interpersonal and patient service skills is preferred to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and ultrasound software program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Sonography.
• Registered as a Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS).

Experience:

• Experience performing Nuchal Translucency studies.
• 2+ Perinatal imaging experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.