Description: SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,000 AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE EXTERNAL HIRES

Job Summary:

Perinatal Sonographer- performs high risk diagnostic obstetrical sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Assists with specialty procedures. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations (anatomy scans, Growth, Biophysical profile, Dopplers, assist in amniocentesis).


• Preform ultrasound exams according to AIUM protocols.


• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.


• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.


• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history an communicates findings to the appropriate clinician.


• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently.


• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are in sonographers care.


• Assists with daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.


• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.


• Gathers appropriate laboratory results and completes laboratory requests.


• Reviews patients medical records to obtained record identifying information required for perinatology, instructs patient in preparing for examination and explains procedures to be performed.


• Weekend coverage at affiliated hospitals (portables).


• Obtain vitals, schedule follow-up appointments.


• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.


• Prepares preliminary reports.


• Assist Perinatologist in procedures (Amniocentesis) and provide diagnostic aid by conducting supporting Sonography scans to include Ultrasound Guided Biopsy procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years experience in obstetric ultrasound.

Education

• Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Nuchal Translucency Certification Certificate

• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification within 12 months of hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

Additional Requirements:

• Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years experience in Ultrasonography.


• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment preferred.

Notes:

• Travel to contracted hospitals to complete ultrasound scans in addition to office scans

Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Brookwood Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Brookwood MO - Perinatology - 2808
Pay Range: $40.62 - $45.41 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

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