Sonographer

West Valley Womens Care Ltd; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Goodyear, Arizona, is seeking a Perinatal Sonographer to perform low and high-risk perinatal obstetric ultrasound examinations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of OB experience and hold a Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification. Responsibilities include performing ultrasounds, gathering patient medical information, and maintaining ultrasound equipment. This role offers specialized training in fetal echocardiogram certification within three years of hire, promoting a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• At least one year of OB experience.
• Maintain a minimum of 30 ultrasound CMEs every 3 years.
• Fetal echocardiogram certification required within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform low and high risk perinatal obstetric ultrasound examinations.
• Gather patient medical information for scheduled ultrasound.
• Prepare the patient and room for the ultrasound procedure.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment by cleaning and sterilizing probes.
• Attend quality assurance meetings.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to perform first trimester early anatomic survey

Excellent time management

Ability to maintain composure in crisis situations

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Structured reporting software

Job description

Description

As a Perinatal Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing low and high risk perinatal obstetric (OB) ultrasound examinations in accordance with established departmental guidelines and protocols. The Perinatal Sonographer should have special interest and expertise in prenatal diagnosis and OB ultrasound with the ability to recognize normal and pathological conditions and apply additional modalities as indicated (i.e. Doppler, 3D/4D). Additionally, the Perinatal Sonographer will obtain relevant history via EMR, image according to protocol, review cases with the care team, and generate preliminary reports using structured reporting software. Familiarity in recognizing and troubleshooting various imaging IT issues is required. You may also be required to perform other duties, as assigned as well as amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling procedures.

• Review ultrasound schedule, gather needed patient medical information and referring information for scheduled ultrasound.
• Order ultrasound in Athena to open communication between ultrasound equipment and Athena.
• Bring patient to the ultrasound room and explain the ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure to be performed to patient.
• Prepare the patient and room for the ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure.
• Perform the ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure ensuring all needed images, measurements, and doppler samples are captured.
• Create a report in AS for each ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure performed ensuring all images and information transferred over from the ultrasound machine.
• Present images and preliminary finding to physicians when an abnormality is found.
• Bill for ultrasound and/or ultrasound procedure performed.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment by cleaning and sterilizing probes between each patient.
• Evaluate ultrasound room supplies and submit supply order requests.
• Report any problems with GE and/or AS or office computer equipment to proper source for repair.
• Complete quality assurance tasks and attend quality assurance meetings,
• Attend annual HIPAA and OSHA meetings/trainings to remain in industry compliance.
• Willingness to work with MFM Fellows and assist in training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sonographic assessment of maternal-fetal conditions including a thorough understanding of fetal anatomy, physiology, anomalies, and high‑risk maternal factors.
• 3D/4D ultrasound knowledge.
• Ability to perform second trimester detailed anatomy.
• Ability to perform first trimester early anatomic survey.
• Ability to perform NT.
• Ability to perform and interpret middle cerebral artery Doppler and umbilical artery Doppler.
• Ability to perform US guided amniocentesis and chorionic villis sample procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and computer skills.
• Ability to effectively deal with team members and patients, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain composure when exposed to varying unpredictable, emergency, and crisis situations. This position is occasionally subjected to pressure due to multiple add‑ons.

Requirements

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification.
• Maintain CPR/BLS certification, including annual courses.
• At least one year of OB experience.
• Maintain a minimum of 30 ultrasound CMEs every 3 years.
• Fetal echocardiogram certified, if not currently certified willing to obtain certification within 3 years of hire. (Training program will be provided).