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Ultrasonographer Perinatal - FT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine NJ
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$71,356 / year median in New Jersey
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Ultrasonographer Perinatal
- FT•Day•Maternal Fetal Medicine NJ Capital Health•3.
- $56.
Pay Range:
$43.50- $56.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Position Overview Join our Capital Health Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) team to make a difference! Our MFM department works collaboratively with many different departments in the Capital Health System. Our amazing team believes in teamwork, positivity and providing outstanding care to our patient population! Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols. Performs fetal exams including first trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, second trimester detailed anatomic survey, third trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venous and uterine artery), and biophysical profile. Performs and accurately documents the appropriate images for the study indicated in order to provide the physician with comprehensive views to give an accurate interpretive report. Educates, assists, and communicates effectively with patients and their families in difficult and anxious settings and provides appropriate and supportive patient care. Assumes responsibility for rotating on-call for weekends and holidays plus on call for weekdays after regular working hours. Conducts multidisciplinary case review on each patient with nurses, genetic counselors, and perinatologists when needed. Demonstrates proficiency in radiology and hospital systems and computer applications to include retrieval of patient information, tracking patients and images, and charging exams at the recommendations of the perinatologists. Provides portable ultrasounds at bedside as requested by attending physicians. Assists and educates students, new perinatal ultrasonographers and other staff members that need assistance. Assists perinatologists with various invasive outpatient procedures (i.e.: Amniocentesis/CVS). Independently assists physicians with operating room guidance of surgical procedure Reviews patient chart, physicians' order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient's personal and medical information on history sheets. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department. Records images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation. Discusses test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image. Uses critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within scope of job. Works in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Maintains acceptable certification or graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography. Becomes certified in ARDMS in OB/GYN and Nuchal Translucency certified. Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound equipment. Prepares and stocks work area as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested. Assures a safe and clean environment for patients at all times. Secures and returns supplies. Maintains room stock. Maintains Trophon room according to policy and procedure. Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography to include education for general and perinatal procedures.ARDMS OB/GYN
required. Demonstrates familiarity with AIUM standard OB exam and ultrasound AHA BLS- Healthcare Provider equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.Sensory Requirements include:
Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing RN123. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Healthcare FSA Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits- Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits
- Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance Voluntary Life Spouse Voluntary Life Employee Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.