Sonographer Perinatal

Performs basic to advanced obstetric and pelvic diagnostic ultrasound procedures.Performs obstetric and pelvic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including: genetic sonograms, basic fetal echocardiography, amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, umbilical cord flow studies, amniotic fluid indices, portable imaging, transvaginal ultrasounds, biophysical profiles, early amniocentesis, placental biopsies, specialized doppler studies, fetal urocentesis, intracardiac transfusions, Chorionic Villi Sampling (CVS) and assisting with prenatal diagnosis and termination procedures as medically indicated.Selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures, which may include doppler, color imaging, M-mode and real time. Utilizes non-standard techniques when necessary with independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the performance of ultrasonography for diagnosis.Reviews medical records to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders prior to examination, and communicates with patients to obtain history data.Calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound equipment. Evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use. Notifies biomedical department and leadership when equipment failures occur.Participates in department quality assurance studies, and prepares and maintains records of ultrasound examinations which includes documenting billing codes of performed procedures to ensure accurate patient charges.Assists in the clinical instruction of sonography students, OB/GYN residents, and medical students.Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.Scheduled HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday hours vary between 7a-6pEvery other Wednesday hours vary between 7a-6p and between locations of ABMC and West MasonAt this time call every 7th weekend hours 8a-4pAt this time cover one Holiday per year hours 8a-4pLicenses & CertificationsMedical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 1 year, andMedical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 1 year, andMedical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Fetal Echocardiography issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 2 years, andNuchal Translucency credential issued by the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program needs to be obtained within 1 year, andBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, andA valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles. DegreesAdvanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography. Required Functional ExperienceNo experience required Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their diagnosis.Proficient in performing scans of various anatomical areas and identifying cross sectional human anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of sonograms.Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.Basic computer proficiency (e.g. email, electronic medical records).

Created: 2026-03-07