PERINATAL SONOGRAPHER I

Covenant Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Fort Sanders Perinatal Center in Knoxville seeks a Perinatal Sonographer I to perform physician-defined imaging procedures and support patient care.

This entry-level role requires ARDMS eligibility or ability to achieve within six months and CPR certification, with day shifts and full-time hours per pay period as listed. The position emphasizes accurate data entry, patient assessment, and collaboration across the care team.

Qualifications

• Must meet ARDMS registry eligibility or achieve within six months.
• CPR required.
• Entry level experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents relevant clinical information and technical findings for physician review.
• Performs routine diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Assists in equipment, supplies, and imaging area maintenance.
• Maintains confidential patient records and files.
• Provides patients and families with procedure explanations.
• Proficient in data entry and statistical reporting.
• Coordinates patient transitions across hospital and campus locations.
• Assesses patient and provides appropriate monitoring and sterile technique.
• Assists with clerical and transport needs.
• Delivers age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
• Operates scanning equipment and ensures image quality.
• Manages charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering.
• Adheres to safety standards and completes required education.

Skills

Patient care

Data entry

Sterile technique

Education

ARDMS eligibility

CPR certification

Tools

Ultrasound scanner

Job description

Overview

Perinatal Sonographer, Perinatal Center

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Perinatal Overview:

Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, part of Covenant Health, specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. For more than 25 years, the center has provided expert guidance and advanced services for complex conditions such as multiples, maternal age, diabetes, hypertension, and infertility-related pregnancies. With locations in Knoxville, Morristown, and Sevierville, the team is dedicated to helping families make informed decisions and ensuring the safest possible outcomes for mothers and babies.

Position Summary:

Performs physician defined routine and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides support assistance/activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• + Obtains and documents pertinent clinical information and technical findings for review by physician for order clarification and follow-through.
• + Performs routine diagnostic imaging procedures through technical expertise of equipment and procedure protocol.
• + Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies and imaging areas.
• + Maintains patient’s confidential records, reports and files.
• + Provides patients and families with procedure explanation and/or written documentation of procedure.
• + Proficient in required data entry, record maintenance and statistical data.
• + Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customer needs.
• + Coordinates the smooth transition of patients throughout the hospital and other campus locations.
• + Proficient in patient assessment, monitoring and sterile technique as required.
• + Provides assistance with clerical and transport needs.
• + Demonstrates competent performance of critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the entire life span.
• + Technically proficient in the operation and quality control aspects of scanning and image recording equipment specific to the assigned work area.
• + Displays independent work skills by capably taking physician orders to completion to include correct patient transport, required clerical skills, physician defined scanning parameters, acquisition, filming and physician interpretation.
• + Correct drug, procedure and supply charging, stock maintenance and vendor ordering procedure.
• + Efficiently coordinates daily work distribution and patient flow.
• + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• + Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience

Entry level

Licensure Requirement

Must meet ARDMS registry eligibility requirements or be able to achieve such eligibility within six (6) months of employment ARDMS registry eligibility or achieve within six (6) months. CPR required.

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Job Title PERINATAL SONOGRAPHER I

ID 4617782

Facility Fort Sanders Perinatal Center

Department Name FS PERINATAL CENTER