Perinatal Sonographer Lead (Panama City)

Nemours; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual incentive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mortgage assistance and relocation packages

403B with employer match

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A leading children’s health system in Panama City, Florida, is seeking a Lead Perinatal Sonographer to oversee ultrasound imaging procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, certifications in RDMS and Fetal Echo, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision packages.

Qualifications

• Some College required.
• Minimum five years of experience required.
• Florida State Radiation License if ARRT certified.
• Fetal Echo Certification is required.
• AHA BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure.
• Operates hospital computer system for patient data entry and retrieval.
• Performs high quality and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound imaging exams.
• Communicates clinical information and ultrasound findings to the physician.
• Maintains equipment and ensures safety and quality standards.

Skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

5+ years experience

Education

Completion of approved Ultrasound Program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

BSN preferred

Fetal Echo Certification

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Perinatal Sonographer Lead (Panama City)

Nemours is seeking a Lead Perinatal Sonographer, FULL-TIME, to join our team in Panama City, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure; explains the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions; provides patient education related to the ultrasound procedure.
• Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of all images, PACS interaction and documentation. Operates hospital computer system for patient data entry and retrieval/order entry and completion of study.
• Obtains, reviews, and integrates pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimal diagnostic results.
• Performs high quality and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound imaging exams in accordance with established department guidelines and protocols under the supervision of the MFM Physician(s).
• Performs or assists other employees in obtaining appropriate images and assists with performing scheduled equipment maintenance and/or troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Prepares examination reports and effectively communicates clinical information and ultrasound technical findings to the interpreting physician.
• Exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of the diagnostic exam.
• Works well with others as a team member; able to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care.
• Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies; reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the supervisor; ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, accepts feedback, asks questions, and maintains active communication with counterparts and all departments.
• Communicates scheduling delays to patients, staff and families.
• Ensures emergency equipment and supplies are available and operational; familiar with procedures for equipment failure.
• Schedules procedures/patients, checks in procedures, and is familiar with downtime procedures and reporting/troubleshooting equipment failure.
• Cleans and restocks Diagnostic Imaging as needed and conducts and maintains inventory.
• Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Some College required.
• Specialized (Completion of approved Ultrasound Program required beyond high school).
• BSN preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• Fetal Echo Certification required.
• AHA BLS Certification required.
• Nuchal Translucency Certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience required.
• Florida State Radiation License is required if ARRT certified.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax for Florida-based employees

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation’s premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.