Sonographer

LifeBridge Health; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health plans

Free parking

Wellness programs

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking a skilled Sonographer for its Westminster office. The ideal candidate will perform obstetrical ultrasounds and provide comprehensive patient education while working with adult women patients.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health plans, and a supportive environment. The work schedule is part-time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program listed on the CAAHEP website.
• RDMS in OB/GYN certification required.
• Two years of Sonographer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and relays information related to procedures performed.
• Confers with perinatologist about tentative diagnosis.
• Produces preliminary reports for the perinatologist.

Skills

Sonography

Patient education

Diagnostic imaging

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Obtains and relays information related to procedures performed.
• Checks previous ultrasound studies for comparison and additional history.
• Confirms patient preparation.
• Presents images and concise history to the perinatologist.
• Confers with perinatologist about tentative diagnosis and observed radiological scan.
• Produce legible and comprehensive preliminary report(s) to the perinatologist.
• Ensures that an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination to be performed; consult with others as necessary to obtain a complete clinical history.
• Performs obstetrical ultrasounds varying in degrees of complexity (level 1 to level 3); provides ultrasound guidance of invasive procedures.
• Performs biophysical and amniotic fluid index and provides technical oversight to other ultrasound staff performing this service.
• Performs fetal echocardiography, Nuchal Translucency, Chorionic Villous Sampling and Amnio Procedures.
• Technically manipulates equipment to obtain appropriate quality and quantity of image to convey clinical condition.
• Practices preventive maintenance procedures and reports all needed repairs to manager/lead ultrasound tech.
• Educates patients about exams, adjusting to patient/staff needs.
• Thoroughly explains procedures to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety.
• Works primarily with adult women patients; always adjusts and modifies care appropriate to the age and condition of the patient.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program listed on the CAAHEP website.
• Licensure/Certification: RDMS in OB/GYN required, American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR.
• Experience: Two years Sonographer experience preferred.

Work Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm in our Westminster office.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• Free parking.
• Wellness programs.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.