Description

The Sonographer, Fetal Care Center is part of the patient care team and is entrusted with the care of patients undergoing fetal cardiac and/or obstetrical studies on an inpatient and/or outpatient basis. This role is responsible for assisting with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the Fetal Care Center patients.

Requirements

Experience:

• Required: Minimum one (1) year of fetal cardiac sonography experience; Minimum one (1) year of experience in a Perinatal Center.
• Preferred: Three (3) years of fetal cardiac sonography experience; Two (2) or more years of experience in Perinatal Center.

Education:

• Required: Vocational/Technical Training in Ultrasonography or Associate Degree or relevant experience and ARDMS-OB/GYN and ARDMS-PE registries.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Science or Imaging.

Training:

• Required: None required (see above).

Specialized Skills:

• Required: Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations, effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems, role model positive and professional behavior. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience with pulsed and continuous wave doppler flow. Skills and knowledge of guiding needle placements during generic amniocentesis procedures. Ability to perform transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound. Ability to function independently; interact in a professional manner with families and providers both in person and on the phone.
• Preferred: Bilingual.

Licensure:

• Required: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS); Registered or registry eligible by ARDMS (with goal of achieving OB/GYN and FE within one (1) year of hire).
• Preferred: Fetal Medicine Foundation Certification, ARDMS- OB/GYN and FE; CLEAR – Cervical Length Education and Review; NT – Nuchal Translucency Certification with NTQR or FMF, Fetal Echo Certification.