Women's Health Sonographer

Your job is more than a job

As a critical member of the women's health diagnostics team, Perinatal Ultrasound Technologists (or baby sonographers) get that first look at an unborn fetus. Using your analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve, you focus on every task producing images that shed light on OB-GYN and perinatal conditions. As you perform amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, and other Maternal Fetal Medicine procedures, you realize the privilege that comes with being a witness to a woman's personal healthcare moments. Respecting privacy is tops on your list.

Day in and day out, you consider it an honor to share the smiles, tears, laughter, anxiety, and hope. Through it all, you maintain your professionalism and embrace your patients with compassion and empathy. It's what makes you extraordinary and it's what makes us excited that you are considering joining our healthcare community.

Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, and your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this personal diagnostic imaging role.

Your Everyday

Demonstrate proficient technical skills and knowledge in use of all ultrasound/sonography equipment, protocols, procedures and producing quality imaging of internal organs.

Perform transabdominal and transvaginal scans to obtain detailed fetal anatomic exams, umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery Doppler studies, biophysical profiles, nuchal translucency exams, 2D/3D imaging studies, and cervical lengths.

Expand the scope of examination according to any abnormality identified

Select appropriate transducer and settings for the study. Assist with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, and other MFM procedures and monitor patient's vital signs.

Review physician orders with the Radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results.

Prepare and review procedure with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent, educate, ease anxiety, answer questions and address concerns to ensure patient cooperation.

Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action for a positive outcome.

Maintain knowledge of fetal anatomy and fetal circulatory system, evaluate critical test findings, and review anatomic details and abnormalities with radiologists if needed.

Maintain inventory of supplies and orders as needed.

Maintain equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of the patients and employees.

Check and inspect the suite, clean and assess equipment daily for physical or mechanical hazards immediately reporting dangerous conditions to the appropriate team member.

Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.

Verify all images and documentation are sent to the MFM electronic documentation.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Sonography.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Sonography certification

• Fetal Nuchal Translucency Certification

• Fetal Medicine Foundation

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

1 year of MFM sonography in an outpatient setting.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.

• Give people a reason to smile.

• Put a little love in your work.

• Be honest and real, but with compassion.

• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.

• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.

• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.

• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.

• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1.To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2.To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3.To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4.To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.