Description

Job Summary:

Perinatal Sonographer- performs high risk diagnostic obstetrical sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Assists with specialty procedures. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations (anatomy scans, Growth, Biophysical profile, Dopplers, assist in amniocentesis).
• Preform ultrasound exams according to AIUM protocols.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history an communicates findings to the appropriate clinician.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are in sonographers care.
• Assists with daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
• Gathers appropriate laboratory results and completes laboratory requests.
• Reviews patients medical records to obtained record identifying information required for perinatology, instructs patient in preparing for examination and explains procedures to be performed.
• Weekend coverage at affiliated hospitals (portables).
• Obtain vitals, schedule follow-up appointments.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Prepares preliminary reports.
• Assist Perinatologist in procedures (Amniocentesis) and provide diagnostic aid by conducting supporting Sonography scans to include Ultrasound Guided Biopsy procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years experience in obstetric ultrasound.

Education

• Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Nuchal Translucency Certification Certificate

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years experience in ultrasonography preferred.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment preferred.
• Fetal Echocardiogram Certification preferred.

Primary Location: Georgia,Jonesboro,Southwood Medical Offices I
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Southwood Medical Offices - Perinatology - 2808
Pay Range: $41.43 - $52.14 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1421641

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