What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer position at Penn Medicine?
Description
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Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
General Summary Statement
The sonographer performs advanced diagnostic obstetrical sonograms under the direction of a Perinatologist (Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist). The sonographer is responsible for meeting the AIUM practice standards, maintaining professionalism and exemplary patient care, and operating and maintaining ultrasound equipment and Trophon.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Accurately ensures correct patient identification.
- Obtain patient history, explain exam, and address patient concerns.
- Performs high quality ultrasound examinations in a timely manner. Conduct examinations while following established patient care and safety procedures.
- Responsible for preparing documentation within the AS Software reporting system.
- Operate and Maintain equipment: Report any equipment concerns. Perform quality control. Clean, adjust, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Stock and replenish supplies as needed.
- Maintaining hospital required education and specific continuing education required for licensure.
Qualifications Licensure/Certification Required
- Education Training and Experience
- Satisfactory completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program resulting in a two-year Ultrasonography Certificate and/ or Associate Degree or four-year Baccalaureate degree.
- ARDMS Registered or registry eligible (achieving within 6 months of hire)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Preferred
- 2 years of experience in OB/GYN imaging
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine experience
- Nuchal Translucency and CLEAR certification
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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