Perinatal Sonographer Transition Program - Fall 2024
San Diego, California
Employer: The E.W. Scripps Company
Industry: Imaging
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The Perinatology Sonographer Transition Program will offer full time positions to sonographers interested in transitioning into the perinatology field.Trainees will advance their skills in high-risk obstetric imaging and will have the opportunity to specialize in fetal echocardiography. The Perinatology Sonographer works across the Scripps system. This will include the four hospitals, Scripps Encinitas, Scripps La Jolla, Scripps Mercy San Diego and Scripps Mercy Chula Vista as well as San Ysidro Health Center Clinics. The program will be up to 24 weeks in length, including didactic sessions and department precepted time.
Those completing the program will be required to complete the following certifications:
• RDCS (Fetal Echocardiography) Certification within 2 years from date of entering the transition program
• Nuchal Translucency Certification within 3 to 6 months from date of entering the transition program
• CLEAR (Cervical Length Education and Review) within 6 months from the date of entering the transition program
Curriculum : This 24-week training program is an out-patient based training program, which includes both in-person classroom and precepted hours. The high-risk comprehensive obstetric ultrasound training consists of 2 phases: Phase I includes department orientation, ultrasound didactics focusing on systemic review of fetal structural anomalies, imaging and procedure protocols, and practice guidelines. The trainee will be paired with a clinical preceptor at all sites to develop the concept and skills as a Perinatology Sonographer. During Phase II, the trainee will be encouraged to work independently with oversight by a clinical preceptor. Competencies will be provided to evaluate progress and ensure benchmarks are met.
Important Dates:
Qualifications
Program Eligibility Requirements:
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential, specializing in OB/GYN, awarded by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Experience in a similar setting or directly related to role as an OB/GYN Sonographer.
• Ability to perform detailed and complex obstetric ultrasounds on a varied patient population.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
• Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• MFM Experience
• Completion of formal training/educational program in a school that is accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• Nuchal Translucency (NT)
• Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) certificate
• RDCS Fetal Echocardiogram
Those completing the program will be required to complete the following certifications:
• RDCS (Fetal Echocardiography) Certification within 2 years from date of entering the transition program
• Nuchal Translucency Certification within 3 to 6 months from date of entering the transition program
• CLEAR (Cervical Length Education and Review) within 6 months from the date of entering the transition program
Curriculum : This 24-week training program is an out-patient based training program, which includes both in-person classroom and precepted hours. The high-risk comprehensive obstetric ultrasound training consists of 2 phases: Phase I includes department orientation, ultrasound didactics focusing on systemic review of fetal structural anomalies, imaging and procedure protocols, and practice guidelines. The trainee will be paired with a clinical preceptor at all sites to develop the concept and skills as a Perinatology Sonographer. During Phase II, the trainee will be encouraged to work independently with oversight by a clinical preceptor. Competencies will be provided to evaluate progress and ensure benchmarks are met.
Important Dates:
- Program: September 9, 2024 - March 8, 2025
- Application Period: May 5, 2024 - May 18, 2024
- Interview Period: May 20, 2024 - June 14, 2024
- New hires/rehires must be available to start on September 9, 2024
- Must be willing to travel to all Scripps hospitals and clinics
- Must be available to complete the entire program - class attendance is mandatory
- No paid time off (PTO) allowed during the program
Qualifications
Program Eligibility Requirements:
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential, specializing in OB/GYN, awarded by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Experience in a similar setting or directly related to role as an OB/GYN Sonographer.
• Ability to perform detailed and complex obstetric ultrasounds on a varied patient population.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
• Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• MFM Experience
• Completion of formal training/educational program in a school that is accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• Nuchal Translucency (NT)
• Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) certificate
• RDCS Fetal Echocardiogram
Created: 2024-05-06
Reference: 242002948
Country: United States
State: California
City: San Diego
ZIP: 92109
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