Perinatal Sonographer
Company: University Of Maryland Medical System
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: February 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Perinatal Sonographer will provide Perinatology Ultrasound
Technician services to both inpatients and outpatients in Labor and
Delivery and the Perinatal Diagnostic and Ultrasound Center. The
Perinatal Sonographer is under the supervision of the Division
Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine or their designee but is able
to work with minimal supervision. The Perinatal Sonographer is to
assure the highest quality and accuracy in perinatal ultrasound and
that optimal care is provided in a caring and professional
environment. Reviews results for quality and completeness and
refers to physician for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Requires ARDMS and/or ARRT Ultrasound certification or eligibility
for certification.Principal Duties:1. Explains process to patient,
and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for
examination. Responds to patient's concerns and questions.2.
Demonstrates the ability to consistently perform accurate perinatal
ultrasound examinations and demonstrates skill in performing
limited, comprehensive and detailed obstetrical ultrasound,
biophysical profiles, nuchal translucency, localizations for
amniocentesis, follow up growth scans and transvaginal ultrasounds
and Doppler ultrasound.3. Demonstrates the ability to assist
Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians with invasive procedures;
including amniocentesis, fetal intrauterine transfusion,
amnio-reduction, sonohysterography, and other invasive procedures
as indicated.4. Demonstrates the ability to obtain limited clinical
information from the patient to determine the most appropriate
procedure(s) to perform.5. Demonstrates the ability to conduct
ultrasound examinations to consistently perform accurate
Perinatology Ultrasound examinations including, but not limited to
Obstetrical Targeted and Detailed fetal ultrasound, biophysical
profiles, nuchal translucency, localizations for amniocentesis,
Doppler ultrasound, 3D/4D ultrasound, follow up growth scans and
transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds with the ability to
normal and abnormal fetal anatomy, placental architecture and
location, uterine structure and amniotic fluid volume and fetal
anatomy.6. Demonstrates ability to differentiate fetal anatomical
abnormalities, maintain the ability to identify subtle changes of
color hue. Differentiates vascular abnormalities by identifying sub
changes in sound (Doppler)7. Demonstrates ability to make timely
notification to the Perinatologist of all findings and immediate
notification of any life threatening or significant findings.8.
Demonstrates a firm knowledge in fetal and maternal physiology and
fetal anatomy relevant to obstetrics and continues to be familiar
with evidenced-based clinical principles and must be a continuous
learner and participate in didactic activities.9. Demonstrates
ability to conduct daily quality control testing as required to
ensure consistency in quality. Conducts daily visual checks on
equipment. Reports all deviations to the Perinatologist, removes
defective equipment from use and assures items are repaired.10.
Demonstrates a familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding with an
ability to assign appropriate codes to the ultrasound study.11.
Demonstrates the ability to generate a preliminary ultrasound
report with the inclusion of ICD-10 and CPT codes for the
Perinatologist to review and finalize.12. Demonstrates a
willingness to be scheduled to perform perinatal ultrasound at a
variety of clinical satellitelocations under Dimensions Healthcare
System and to rotate among the various sites with minimal
supervision.13. Demonstrates ability to maintain knowledge of
emergency procedures, location of life support equipment and
supplies for emergency readiness.14. Demonstrates ability to
position and transfer patients using appropriate body mechanics and
transfer devices. Assures that assistance is obtained when
necessary to assure safety.15. Demonstrates the ability to obtain
patient vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.16.
Demonstrates the ability to schedule appointments, enter
departmental charges, assure adequate supplies, keep workspace
clean and orderly, answer telephones, take messages and other
office functions as needed.17. Demonstrates ability to consistently
assure the safety of the patient and the employee through the use
of standard precautions.18. Demonstrates ability to actively
participate in the implementation and set-up of Perinatology
reporting and archival system.19. Demonstrates the ability to
participate in the facility goals for AIUM accreditation.20.
Demonstrates the ability to perform proper high-level disinfection
of endovaginal probes using Trophon systems. Maintain daily quality
control for infection control requirements.21. Demonstrates an
ability to support the Lead Sonographer in Perinatal Center quality
assurance program by assisting in audits of ultrasound studies on a
quarterly basis as assigned by the Lead Perinatal Sonographer and
under the supervision of the Lead Perinatal Sonographer, will
participate in the development of protocols for clinical and
administrative operations.22. Demonstrates appropriate assessment
skills prior to performing the ultrasound procedure and notifies
the Perinatologist, when appropriate:24. Operates equipment to
perform ultrasound procedures25. Accurately performs image capture
using digital US equipment.26. Correctly utilizes the PACS system
to send images for interpretation and long term storage27. Links
and associates studies per the departmental policy and
procedure.28. Utilizes image scanner for prior studies and create
CDs as needed for patients.29. Uses correct identifiers for patient
studies and matches images to patient demographics.30. Performs
appropriate patient tracking in radiology and hospital information
system as well as chart entries (trip ticket, education form,
patient and or progress notes, patient history, consent, procedure
and contractinformation)31. Safely transports patients to and from
Imaging Services.32. Documents performance of ultrasound procedures
in accordance with department policies33. Image Management34.
Assists with general clerical duties, phones, scheduling,
appointments, patient registration and processing.Customer Service:
1. Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and
professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact
when appropriate.2. Follows communication protocols to both
internal and external customers, including introducing him/herself
with job title and experience, asking open ended questions, such as
How may I be of help to you? Using the customers name as soon as it
is learned.3. Responds promptly and appropriately to customer
questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution.4.
Keeps customers information confidential, including public places
such as elevators or the cafeteria.5. Provides assistance and
offers help immediately, including finding someone else to meet the
request, if unable to do so him/herself. Introduce other staff to
customers when a hand-off occurs and explain that the person will
provide excellent service.6. Demonstrates commitment to excellent
service recovery when a customers expectations have not been met.7.
Must be able to develop and maintain working relationship with
local response partners. (Fire and health Department, States
Attorneys Office, Police etc)Commitment to Co-Workers: 1. Offers
assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.2. Takes
responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin; completes
assignments, and respects deadlines.3. Resolves conflict directly
with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue
cannot be resolved. Refrains from criticism in public.4. Mindful
and respectful of others time and schedules. Attends meetings on
time and communicates anyabsences.5. Provides co-workers with a
status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of
the office, off the unit, or away from the department.Communication
Etiquette:1. Respectful, courteous and professional in all forms of
communication and follows facilitys service communication protocol
in all interactions.2. Refrains from use of personal cell phone in
patient care areas and keeps usage to a minimum at all other times
while on duty.3. Does not text or use e-mail during meetings
(except for exigent or emergency situations).4. Limits use of
business cell phone during meetings (remain on vibrate and/or calls
go to voicemail).5. Makes every effort to answer telephone calls
within three rings, introducing him/herself, department and6. Title
(if appropriate). Asks permission before placing the caller on hold
or using the speakerphone. If caller is transferred, gives the
caller the extension number of the person he or she is being
transferred to. Offers further assistance to the caller upon
completing the conversation.7. Maintains an appropriate voicemail
message and when away from the office has an out-of-office email
message that is brief, current, and includes name and department
and offers the caller options if possible.8. Returns email and
voicemail messages promptly but no later than within one business
day (24 hours).9. Always mindful of voice and language in
public.Self Management:
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: Current ARDMS and/or
ARRT Ultrasound certification in good standing Preferred: RDMS
certification in good standingOther: RDMS certification or ARRT
certification preferred, however, if not ARDMS or ARRT certified,
it is required that certification occurs within 1 year of hire
date. Certification in Nuchal Translucency and Fetal Echocardiogram
is peferable but not required.Certifications:Basic Life Support
Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)Education/KnowledgeAttained Level:
Formal Education/TrainingCompleted Course Work/Program: Graduate
from Joint Review Committee approved program for
SonographyApplicable ExperiencePreferred: 1 yearExperience
(describe required & preferred): One year of experience as a
Perinatal Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist is preferred.Basic
knowledge and working experience with Medical
TerminologyCommunication Skills & AbilitiesBilingual:
PreferredLanguage: SpanishProblem Solving/Analytical Skills &
AbilitiesProfessionalLevel of Supervision Required Work product is
reviewed periodicallyContacts Inside & Outside
Facility/CorporationOutside the Department but Within the
Company
Working Conditions
Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.Compensation
Keywords: University Of Maryland Medical System, Washington DC , Perinatal Sonographer, Healthcare , Upper Marlboro, DC
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