Perinatal Sonographer

At TriHealth's Bethesda North Hospital Perinatal Center, you'll do more than perform ultrasounds, you'll help provide answers, reassurance, and expert care for expectant mothers and their families. Working closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, you'll utilize advanced imaging technology to support both routine and high-risk pregnancies while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your work has purpose, and every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to welcome you to our team. The Bethesda North Hospital Perinatal Center combines advanced prenatal testing, specialized maternal-fetal medicine services, and integrated care for women with complex pregnancies. 

This last version is the most candidate-attractive because it focuses on purpose, impact, and patient connection, which tends to resonate strongly with experienced sonographers.

Location:

• Bethesda North Hospital

Schedule:

• Full-time position, 72-hours bi-weekly
• 12-hour shifts, 7:00pm – 7:00am

 

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

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Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire (Required)
• Other OB/GYN Cervical length certification within 1 Year Required

Job Overview:

This position exists in the perinatal specialty units and works under the direction of the Maternal Fetal Medicine staff and or manager or supervisor. Must demonstrate competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols. The incumbent is responsible for the care of patients, accurate record keeping, care of equipment and other duties as assigned. This position requires RDMS registry in OB and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and AIUM as appropriate. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and ultrasound protocols. Produces high quality images for interpretation.
• Competently Performs when assisting with invasive procedures.
• Completes studies accurately in a timely manner.
• Exhibits positive attitude when communicating with physicians, patients and staff.
• Accepts constructive criticism and strives for improvement. Shows flexibility.
• Maintains all necessary certifications and demonstrates continued competence once certified.
• Acts as a resource in the perinatal units for other sonographers, students and residents. Assists in the education with the above.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Frequently 
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Occasionally 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Occasionally 
Pushing - Frequently 
Reaching - Frequently 
Reading - Frequently 
Sitting - Frequently 
Standing - Occasionally 
Stooping - Occasionally 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Occasionally 

 

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

 

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

 

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

 

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

 

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

 

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community