OBGYN Sonographer Maternal Fetal Medicine

OBGYN Sonographer Maternal Fetal Medicine at Intermountain Health summary:

An OBGYN Sonographer in Maternal Fetal Medicine operates ultrasound imaging equipment and performs perinatal ultrasound procedures while ensuring quality patient care. This part-time position requires an associate's degree in sonography and various certifications, including ARDMS certification in OB/GYN and BLS certification. The role involves close interactions with patients and may require physical dexterity and the ability to lift patients and equipment as necessary.

Job Description:

This position is for an obstetric sonographer in a Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours: Part-time (20 hours)
• Shift Details: Variable
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Job Essentials

• Operates all of the Ultrasound Imaging and related equipment.
• Educates, positions, immobilizes and performs Perinatal Ultrasound procedures.
• Coordinates Perinatal Ultrasound examination to ensure timeliness, quality and continuity of patient care.
• Understands and follows provider Imaging orders correctly.
• Submits required images and related clinical information for interpretation. Evaluates image quality.
• Utilizes, charges, and maintains department supplies.
• Practices sterile technique and follows infection prevention policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited sonography program, required
• Current ARDMS certification in OB/GYN, required
• Nuchal Translucency certification, required
• Current BLS certification, required

Preferred Qualifications

• ARDMS certification in Fetal Echocardiography, or willing to become certified in a mutually agreeable period of time after hire, preferred
• Five (5) years high risk OB experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatology, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Wellington Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$41.22 - $63.59

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All positions subject to close without notice.

Keywords:

OBGYN, Sonographer, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound, Perinatal Ultrasound, Health Care, High Risk Pregnancy, Patient Care, ARDMS Certification, Medical Imaging

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