Perinatal Ultrasound Sonographer (Per Diem) - Jefferson Health Washington Township

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Washington Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Fetal Echo Specialist, performing essential ultrasound procedures for high-risk obstetrical patients. This per diem position requires certification in Fetal Echo and offers a flexible schedule with no weekends or on-call shifts. Be part of a mission to improve lives through quality care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' perinatal/obstetrical ultrasound experience.
• Current RDMS with an OB/GYN specialty or eligible.
• Fetal echo certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetrical patients.
• Maintains records and documents including patient data.
• Educates obstetrical residents in basic ultrasound.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an AIUM approved ultrasound program

Job description

Job Details

Per Diem Position- Availability would be needed on Thursdays from 8a-12noon. Fetal Echo Specialist Needed- Must be certified in Fetal Echo.


Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Perinatal Imager at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. Coverage needed for 1 to 2 shifts per week. This is an Outpatient Dept at Washington Township Jefferson Campus. Shifts are weekday shifts Monday through Friday, no weekends, no on call. Shifts are typically 8 hour shifts.

Job Description

Fetal Echo Specialist Needed- Must be certified in Fetal Echo.

Job Summary

Performs ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetrical patients while adhering to all organizational and unit based policies and procedures as well as adhering to the patient schedule in a timely manner. He/She is competent to provide care for a patient population from adolescents to adults.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following the protocol established by the Medical Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine department and national guidelines including:

• Accomplishes level 1and 2 ultrasound examinations.
• Accomplishes doppler flow studies.
• Performs transvaginal ultrasound examinations.
• Assists physician with invasive uterine procedures (Amniocentesis, CVS).
• Maintains sterile field during procedures.
• Reviews images and participates in reading session.
• Performs additional images when needed.
• Accepts and performs add-on and emergency patients responsibly.

Maintains records and documents including:

• Records patient data.
• Ensures accuracy of patient information.
• Completes patient reports and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Inputs data into reporting system.

Provides Education and maintains ultrasound equipment including:

• Educates obstetrical residents in basis ultrasound.
• Enters all necessary data and patient information into ultrasound reporting system.
• Ensures consistent and optimal function of equipment, taking action to correct problems.
• Maintains clean ultrasound machine, work area. Attends mandatory hospital and/or sonographic in-services and maintains current knowledge of specialty through continuing education.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Annual Trophon EPR high-level disinfection competency training

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an AIUM approved ultrasound program.

AND

Experience: 1+ years' perinatal/obstetrical ultrasound experience. Amnio and CVS experience preferred. Previous experience working in an antenatal testing center setting a plus.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Current RDMS with an OB/GYN specialty or eligible (eligible candidates must obtain the OB/GYN specialty within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter). NT and cervical length certification preferred (eligible candidates must obtain certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter). Fetal echo certification preferred (eligible candidates must obtain certification within 1 year of hire and maintain certification thereafter).

Additional Information

EMR experience preferred. Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and related skills and professional interaction with multiple allied healthcare professionals.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.