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Cape Fear Valley Health

Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer III-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health, Cape Fear, North Carolina, United States

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Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer III – Full Time – Days Posted 4 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Job Details

Facility: Cape Fear Valley Perinatology

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department: Cape Fear Valley Perinatology

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Summary The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions.

Sign-on Bonus $15,000.00

Major Job Functions

Competence in the technical operations of all equipment

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

Exams include, but may not be limited to, abdominal, vascular, small parts, ob-gyn, vascular, infant head/hip/spine, and interventional procedures.

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, and communicates findings to the Perinatologist.

Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.

Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.

Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.

Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Education and Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent required

Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required

ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required

Nuchal Translucency Certification AND Fetal Echocardiogram Certification required

Level III sonographer must hold ARDMS certification in 3 areas, required

Current AHA CPR certification required

Work Experience

5 years of experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography

Positive interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills

Compassionate patient care

Knowledge of growth and development and understands range of treatment needed for all age groups

Ability to provide care based on the patient’s developmental needs

Effective patient care and interacts effectively with patients of all ages

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate orally

Dexterity and visual acuity

Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to bend lift up to 100 pounds, carry objects up to 50 pounds

Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

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