Perinatal Sonographer Abington

Overview

Full Time Perinatal Sonographer – 40 hours per week. Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Perinatal Imager at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region.

Position:
Perinatal Imager (Perinatal Sonographer)
Department:
Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM)

Location:

Abington Memorial Hospital (Main campus or as assigned)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, day hours. No on-call required.

• Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following established protocols.
• Maintains records and documents including patient data, reports and follow-ups.
• Assists physicians with invasive uterine procedures as needed.
• Performs ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetric patients while adhering to organizational and unit policies and patient schedule in a timely manner.
• Provide care for a patient population from adolescents to adults.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Maintains sterile field during procedures and reviews images in reading sessions; performs additional imaging as required.
• Accepts and performs add-on and emergency patients as needed.

• Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following protocols established by the Medical Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Department and national guidelines, including:
• Level 1 and Level 2 ultrasound examinations
• Doppler flow studies
• Transvaginal ultrasound examinations
• Invasive uterine procedures (amniocentesis, CVS)
• Maintains sterile field and reviews images
• Inputs data into the ultrasound reporting system
• Performs add-on and emergency studies as required

• Annual Trophon EPR high-level disinfection competency training
• Education:
  
  Graduate of an AIUM approved ultrasound program
• Experience:
  
  1+ years’ perinatal/obstetrical ultrasound experience; amnio and CVS experience preferred; prior antenatal testing center experience is a plus
• Certifications/Registration:
  Current RDMS with OB/GYN specialty or eligible (must obtain OB/GYN specialty within 6 months of hire and maintain certification). NT and cervical length certification preferred (must obtain within 6 months). Fetal echo certification preferred (within 1 year).
• Other: EMR experience preferred; strong computer skills; excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact with multiple allied health professionals

• Work Shift:
  
  Rotating
• Worker Type:
  Regular
• Employer:
  
  Abington Memorial Hospital
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  1235 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States

Jefferson Health is nationally ranked as one of the top not-for-profit health care systems, serving patients through multiple hospitals, campuses and outpatient locations in the region. Jefferson is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Medical insurance is available to all colleagues, including those who work less than full-time. For more benefits information, please .