Perinatal Sonographer III

Commonspirit-Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA seeks a skilled Sonographer to record detailed ultrasound images of blood, organs and fetuses, supporting prenatal care. You will interact with patients, explain procedures, adjust equipment for clear studies, monitor comfort, review images, and present findings to physicians.

The role requires high-risk OB experience, proficiency with PACs, and relevant certifications; you will work in a busy hospital setting with on-call

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited ultrasound program with 2–5 years ultrasound experience
• 2 years high-risk OB ultrasound including fetal echo
• Experience with US-guided invasive fetal procedures including amniocentesis and CVS
• CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or equivalent
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Abdomen credential

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures per department standards and orders
• Operate all ultrasound equipment, computers and accessories
• Demonstrate competency in imaging processing procedures (PACs)
• Identify and initiate accurate assessment of life-threatening conditions; troubleshoot equipment with service personnel
• Maintain and update the patient log daily
• Respond to on-call, STAT exams and schedule changes

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Decision-making

On-call reliability

Education

Ultrasound technician program

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

PACs imaging

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sonographer, you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.

Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department standards, and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
• Operates all ultrasound equipment, computers, and accessories.
• Demonstrates competency in imaging processing procedures (PACs).
• Identifies and initiates accurate assessment of life-threatening conditions. Troubleshoots equipment and cooperates with service personnel in order to maintain minimal down time.
• Maintains and updates the patient log on a daily basis.
• Responds to changes in work schedule and STAT exams, and demonstrates reliability and proximity when on-call.

Job Requirements

Required

• Technical School Graduation from an accredited school of Ultrasound and 2-5 years experience performing Ultrasound procedures., upon hire and
• 2 years high-risk/level II OB Ultrasoundincluding Fetal Echo. and
• Experienced with US guided invasive fetal proceduresincluding amniocentesis and CVS and
• Basic Life Support - CPR (must be from the American Heart Association), within 30 Days and
• Registered Cardiac Electr, upon hire or
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
• Registered Vascular Specialist, upon hire or
• Registered Vascular Technologist, upon hire

Preferred

• Experience with AIUM certification process

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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