Perinatal Sonographer

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS, seeks a Perinatal Sonographer I to perform high-frequency ultrasound, color and spectral Doppler, and assist in monitoring fetal growth within the OB/GYN MFM department.

Requires ARDMS RDMS with OB/GYN credential within 90 days, BLS, and a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Responsibilities include image acquisition, patient positioning, and collaboration with physicians in a full-time, onsite role.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program per ARDMS guidelines.
• BLS certification required; ARDMS RDMS with OB/GYN credential within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound using high frequency transducers with Doppler as prescribed.
• Instructs patients and ensures proper positioning and immobilization for scans.
• Obtains diagnostic images and documents exams for physician interpretation; assists with ultrasound-guided procedures.

Skills

Area competency training

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Job description

## Perinatal SonographerApplylocations: Kansas City, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-56718# Position TitlePerinatal SonographerBell Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Perinatal Sonographer I utilizes high frequency sound waves along with color and spectral Doppler ultrasound to assist in the monitoring and growth during pregnancy. The sonographers within KU's OB/GYN MFM Department are leading the region with their practices.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a physician including: positions patients for the proper view of the affected area; selects the appropriate scan images to be recorded; obtains essential information from patients, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation.* Instructs patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helps patient transfer to exam table and ensures adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan; knows how to change scanning parameters to improve a scan.* Obtains diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient with the transducer; provides documentation of ultrasound exam sufficient for physicians to interpret.* Assists physicians with ultrasound guided procedures. May participate in student and physician education.* Maintains work area to include medical supplies for procedures.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** High School Graduate* Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program which meets requirements by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.) **Required Licensure and Certification*** Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)* Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Active OB/GYN RDMS certification or RDMS credential must be earned within 90 days of first date of employment within 90 Days **Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credential in Abdomen Specialty Exam **Knowledge Requirements*** Ability to train in areas of competency## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-56718### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.