Fetal Sonographer
Jefferson's in-house temporary service, JeffTemps, is seeking qualified Fetal Sonographers to fill a variety of temporary per diem needs at our Einstein and Center City locations. Performs ultrasound and diagnostic procedures on high-risk obstetrical patients while adhering to all organizational and unit based policies and procedures as well as adhering to the patient schedule in a timely manner. The Fetal Sonographer is competent to provide care for a patient population from adolescents to adults.
Essential Functions:
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Performs ultrasound examinations of prenatal patients following the protocol established by the Medical Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine department and national guidelines including:
- Accomplishes level 1 and 2 ultrasound examinations.
- Accomplishes doppler flow studies.
- Performs transvaginal ultrasound examinations.
- Assists physician with invasive uterine procedures (Amniocentesis, CVS).
- Maintains sterile field during procedures.
- Reviews images and participates in reading session.
- Performs additional images when needed.
- Accepts and performs add-on and emergency patients responsibly.
- Maintains records and documents including:
- Records patient data.
- Ensures accuracy of patient information.
- Completes patient reports and schedules follow-up appointments.
- Inputs data into reporting system.
- Provides Education and maintains ultrasound equipment including:
- Educates obstetrical residents in basis ultrasound.
- Enters all necessary data and patient information into ultrasound reporting system.
- Ensures consistent and optimal function of equipment, taking action to correct problems.
- Maintains clean ultrasound machine, work area. Attends mandatory hospital and/or sonographic in-services and maintains current knowledge of specialty through continuing education.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type: Regular
Primary Location: 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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