Facility

Cape Fear Valley Perinatology

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

CFV Perinatology

Job Family

Allied Health

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.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• 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

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Graduate of AMA approved Sonography program required

• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required and

• Nuchal Translucency Certification OR Fetal Echocardiogram Certification required

• Level II sonographer must hold ARDMS certification in 2 areas, required

• Current AHA CPR certification required

Work Experience: 

• 2 years of experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• 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

Required Licenses and Certifications

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