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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Perinatal Sonographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMilwaukee, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Obtain Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer registration in OB/GYN from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography within one year.
  • Obtain Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer registration in Fetal Echocardiography from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography within two years.
  • Obtain the Nuchal Translucency credential from the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program within one year.
  • Obtain the Nasal Bone credential from the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program within two years.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Complete advanced training beyond high school, including an accredited or approved sonography program.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their diagnosis.
  • Be proficient in scanning various anatomical areas and identifying cross-sectional human anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal to establish an initial evaluation of sonograms.
  • Have communication, interpersonal, and patient-service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff.
  • Have basic computer proficiency, including email and electronic medical records.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient data, interpret age-specific needs, and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
  • Be able to stand for 50% of the day and walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist continuously.
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
  • Be able to push or pull with 30 pounds of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present, and frequently push or pull 100 pounds.
  • Be able to use hands and feet to operate ultrasound equipment, and have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
  • Wear protective clothing such as isolation gowns and protective eyewear as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic to advanced obstetric diagnostic ultrasound imaging and procedures, including first-trimester, nuchal translucency, anatomy, growth, Doppler, biophysical profile, basic fetal echocardiography, transvaginal ultrasound, portable imaging, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling.
  • Select appropriate transducers and technical factors for accurate ultrasound exams, including Doppler, color imaging, M-mode, and real-time imaging; use non-standard techniques when necessary, applying independent judgment and initiative for diagnosis.
  • Review medical records for clinical information, including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, before examinations; communicate with patients to obtain history data.
  • Calibrate, adjust, and maintain ultrasound equipment; evaluate new products and equipment for possible future use; notify the biomedical department and leadership when equipment failures occur.
  • Participate in departmental quality-assurance studies and prepare and maintain ultrasound examination records, including documenting billing codes for procedures to ensure accurate patient charges.
  • Assist with clinical instruction for sonography students, OB/GYN residents, and medical students.
  • Perform patient positioning and transportation duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
  • Travel locally to other sites as needed; travel compensation is provided.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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