Perinatal Sonographer (Dallas TX)

Job overview

Perinatal Sonographer in McKinney, TX. This is an onsite position. Compensation is not specified. The role of the Perinatal Ultrasound Technician is to apply fetal ultrasound principles in the evaluation of fetal anomalies and gynecological ultrasound principles in the evaluation of patients.

What you'll do

• Applies fetal ultrasound principles in the evaluation of fetal anomalies.
• Applies gynecological ultrasound principles in the evaluation of patient.
• Adapts to various ultrasound machines while maintaining high standards of sonography.
• Identifies fetal anomalies, such as CNS, maxillofacial, cardiothoracic, abdomen, abdomen wall, genitourinary, extremity placental, umbilical cord growth disturbance.
• Performs ultrasounds on maternal uterus, cervix and ovaries.
• Performs complicated twin and triplet scans in conjunction with in-office multiple gestation service.
• Identifies gynecological anomalies such as fibroids, thickened endometrium and polyps.
• Makes preliminary, equivocal diagnosis of gynecological and fetal disorders in the organ systems mentioned in above.
• Operates General Electric, Accuson, Medison, and ATL ultrasound machines with proficiency.
• Continues to expand knowledge of latest technology.
• Maintains ultrasound logging records including past medical history, past surgical history, past obstetric history, and past genetic history.
• Prepares patients for procedures including and not limited to Level I &II ultrasounds, amniocentesis, lung maturity amniocentesis, PUBS, amino reduction, external cephalic version, and GYN ultrasound.
• Maintains professional relationship with other staff members, other obstetric offices and hospital personnel.
• Exercises independent judgement when interpreting Biophysical Profiles designed to assess fetal well-being.
• Alerts physicians of potentially dangerous conditions.
• Diagnoses fetal weight disturbances based on fetal biometry.
• Diagnoses multiple fetal anomalies and reports and demonstrates them to physician.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Associates degree in Ultrasound

Experience

Associates degree in Ultrasound required

Skills & competencies

perinatal sonographer

dallas tx

hca healthcare

mckinney tx

ultrasound

medical imaging

diagnostic imaging

ob/gyn

patient care

healthcare

About the employer

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.