Sonographer

Mercy Health System; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a qualified Sonographer to perform fetal ultrasound examinations and document findings accurately. The role involves communicating histories and results to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, selecting appropriate transducers, and ensuring ALARA principles to deliver high-quality images.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program and ARDMS obstetrics certification, with obstetrical high-risk experience being a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.
• Ability to learn protocols and systems for Mercyhealth offices.
• Obstetrical ultrasound experience preferred with high-risk of perinatal sonography a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fetal ultrasound examinations and ensure accurate documentation.
• Communicate history and findings to interpreting MFM physician.
• Adjust transducers and factors to maximize image quality while maintaining ALARA.
• Participate in department QA meetings and follow safety regulations.
• Evaluate equipment and place work orders when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PC skills

Ability to handle stress

Decision making under pressure

Education

Accredited diagnostic medical sonography program

ARDMS obstetrics qualification

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performance of assigned fetal ultrasound examinations.
• Provides thorough and accurate documentation in the digital reporting software.
• Effective communication of verbal history and findings to interpreting Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician.
• Select and operate appropriate ultrasound transducers and adjust technical factors to guarantee patient safety while still obtaining the highest quality ultrasound image possible (abiding by the ALARA, as low as reasonably achievable, principle).
• Participation in department quality assurance meetings.
• Consistently follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of current High-Risk Obstetrical ultrasound practice and guidelines.
• Evaluate equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition and place appropriate work orders when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with other partners to provide the utmost quality in patient care and satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.

Obstetrical ultrasound experience preferred with high-risk of perinatal sonography experience a plus.

Ability to learn protocols and systems so that one can work at a minimum of 1 of the 5 OB/GYN/MFM ultrasound offices in the Rockford region of Mercyhealth System.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Current CPR certification

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic PC skills
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

PAY RANGE: $36.56 - $54.85

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.