Perinatal Sonographer II

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Glenmaura (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Perinatal Sonographer II for the LVPG-L Maternal Fetal Medicine at Montage. The role performs high-risk obstetric ultrasound exams per AIUM protocols with clinical judgment and prepares preliminary reports.

The candidate will review patient history, select transducers, optimize images, and explain procedures to patients, ensuring safety and accuracy in a fast-paced prenatal imaging environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Technical School Diploma in Ultrasonography or an Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Ability to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Experience with 3D/4D imaging preferred.
• RDMS-OB/GYN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintains electronic patient charts and records to process sonographic data and observations.
• Obtains pertinent medical history prior to exams and prepares preliminary reports.
• Operates ultrasound equipment with appropriate transducers and adjusts settings based on fetal position and anatomy.
• Explains medical studies and procedures to patients so they are informed about the examination.

Skills

Ultrasonography

3D/4D imaging

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

OB/GYN RDMS

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Technical School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

Ultrasound machine操作

Job description

Full-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentLVPG-L Maternal Fetal Med - MontageShift DetailsDay Shift, M-Th 645-515Job IDwd-JR139283PostedAugust 17, 2026Perinatal Sonographer IIJoin a team that delivers excellence.Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.SummaryPerforms a variety of high-risk obstetric ultrasound examinations and procedures using the established AIUM protocols with moderate degree of individual judgment based on the clinical circumstances and patient conditions. Performs clinical assessment, diagnostic sonography examinations, and synthesizes information with patient's medical history.Job DutiesRecords anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.Maintains electronic patient charts and records to processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the sonogram.Maintains patient information in the ultrasound documentation/reporting system, image storage system, and EMR. Obtains pertinent medical history from record prior to exams and prepares preliminary reports as requested by the physician.Uses independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.Selects appropriate transducers, follows guidelines for probe handling and adjusts equipment to optimize the images utilizing the available applications and options on the ultrasound machine, based on fetal position, anatomy, and depth of tissue characteristics.Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes corrective action when possible.Explains medical studies and procedures to patients so they are well informed regarding the examination.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED andTechnical School Diploma Ultrasonography orAssociate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical SonographyAbility to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.Ability to implement advanced imaging techniques when medically applicable (3D/4D).Knowledge of various sonography equipment and related applications.Recommends changes to improve efficiency, workflows, and/or patient safety.Ability to independently guide provider for invasive procedures.Experience performing detailed first trimester exams, low risk exams, detailed fetal anatomy surveys and guidance of chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis procedures.BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 90 Days andRDMS-OB/GYN - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon HirePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in healthcare or business discipline.3 years experience performing 3D/4D examinations and extended cardiac views.Physical DemandsLift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUYLehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes..LocationMoosic- Glenmaura Plaza52 Glenmaura National Blvd, 18507, Moosic, United States (Map)