Obstetric Sonographer
Job Details
- Requisition #:
- 3069
- Location:
- Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, Washington, DC 20001
- Category:
- Allied Health/Clinical Professional
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
The Obstetric Sonographer operates all ultrasound equipment located in Departments of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Labor and Delivery for the purpose of performing diagnostic exams according to physician orders. Performs obstetric ultrasounds as indicated by physician order.
Location: Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C is hiring for a Obstetric Sonographer with OB and Maternal Fetal Med experience.
Schedule:
- 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Department:
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
Requirements
- Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols. Performs fetal exams including but not limited to: 1st trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, 2nd trimester detailed anatomic survey, 3rd trimester ultrasound exam, full and limited fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler (MCA, umbilical artery, ductus venosus, and uterine artery), and biophysical profile.
- Assists perinatologists in performing invasive procedures including but not limited to: chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, amnio-reduction, and amnioinfusion.
- Collaborates with direct supervisors to assure adequate Sonographer coverage including the potential for “on-call” availability.
- Performs portable examinations requiring movement of ultrasound equipment to various patient locations, via elevators, if necessary.
- Monitors and observes any abnormal changes in patients color, respiration, heart rate, and responsiveness. Responds appropriately to emergency situations in accordance with hospital policy.
- Interviews patients for history pertaining to ultrasound exam.
- Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, and prepares patients for procedures according to department protocols.
- Verifies accuracy of ultrasound requisition by checking physician’s order in patient’s medical record or prescription. Verbal clarification from physician may be necessary if orders are unclear.
- Works in accordance with hospital and department policies / practice regarding documentation of ultrasound exams and billing for services.
- Participates in continuing education.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and the ability to problem solve.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an approved curriculum in diagnostic ultrasound. Bachelor’s degree required.
- Registration (or Registry-eligible) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in obstetric/perinatal ultrasound.
- Current CPR Certification required.
- Must have MFM experience.
- Nuchal Translucency (NT) Certification preferred but not required.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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