Perinatal Sonographer

Description:

As a Perinatal Sonographer II, you will be responsible for obstetric imaging in conjunction with other members of the defined health care team in Emory Perinatal Center.

Job Duties:

Able to calibrate, adjust, and maintain ultrasound equipment.
Select proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures, which may include real time, M-mode, Pulse Doppler and color Doppler imaging.
View images on monitor screens, hand-eye coordination.
Create preliminary prenatal ultrasound reports for each study performed.
Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of work-related experiences and educational opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their diagnosis and proficiency in performing scans of various anatomical areas and key knowledge of fetal anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal structures is desired.
Effective oral and written professional communication, interpersonal and patient service skills is preferred to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and ultrasound software program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Sonography.
Registered as a Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS).

Experience:

Experience performing Nuchal Translucency studies.
2+ Perinatal imaging experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY. Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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