About this role
The Perinatal Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment to make quality images of the unborn fetus and of the female gravid and non-gravid pelvis under the direct order and supervision of a physician and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Uses sonography to conduct fetal surveillance and antenatal monitoring. Assists the supervising physician with invasive procedures as required. Records images electronically in image archive and reporting system. Provides preliminary findings to the supervising physician. Accomplishes patient care in a timely, professional, efficient, and safe manner.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OB/GYN Required - And Fetal Echocardiography Preferred
Education
Graduate Diagnostic Medical Sonography Or Radiologic Technology Required
Experience
3 Years Clinical - Ultrasound Preferred
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- The Perinatal Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment to create quality images of the unborn fetus and assists the physician with invasive procedures. They also conduct fetal surveillance and antenatal monitoring while ensuring timely and professional patient care.
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