Perinatal Sonographer MFM Clinic Encinitas Part Time (0.8) at Sharp HealthCare

Hours:Shift Start Time:VariableShift End Time:VariableAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$57.740 - $74.490 - $83.440The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors including an applicants years of experience unique skills and abilities education alignment with similar internal candidates marketplace factors other requirements for the position and employer business practices.What You Will DoUnder the Foundation clinic model for Maternal Fetal Medicine perform advanced-level perinatal and obstetric ultrasounds evaluating fetal development on multiple and high-risk pregnancies. Ensure accurate documentation and image archiving in patient records.Required QualificationsSatisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.1 Year sonography experience to include obstetrics.AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography -REQUIREDPreferred QualificationsPerinatal imaging experience to include: fetal spine thorax abdomen extremities umbilical cord and central nervous system etc.Other Qualification RequirementsFetal Echocardiography Certification (RDMS-FE) from ARDMS is required within 1 year of hire. Department to track and maintain this requirement.Nuchal Translucency Certification from Fetal Medicine Foundation is preferred.Essential FunctionsPatient CareMonitors and evaluates exam quality and procedures.Checks/completes patient name bands physician orders consent forms and prescriptions.Follows department/hospital infection control guidelines.Explains procedure to patient prior to exam.Assures physical and psychological patient needs are met.Initiates proper response to emergent situations.Maintains patient medical devices (IVs catheters tubes monitors oxygen etc.)Demonstrates knowledge of patient care standards. Ensure patient comfort privacy and dignity throughout the examination.Department ImprovementSupports and may facilitate departmental performance improvement initiatives.Identifies problems and implements appropriate actions to improve departmental operations and/or quality of care.Participation in task force or projects.Trains new employees and students as requested.Provides on going educational support to work group with documentation of attendees.Provides written recommendations for cost reduction and department improvements.Ensures cleanliness and adequate stocking in exam and work areas.Demonstrates flexibility and is responsive to department staffing needs.Attends and actively participates in departmental in-services and management meetings.Monitors completion of assigned staff duties.Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment ensuring image quality and equipment functionality.SafetySubmits completed safety test by scheduled deadline with 100% score.Practices proper body mechanics 100% of the time.Reports and corrects observed safety hazards immediately.Reports any work related injury to self or staff immediately and completes appropriate paperwork.Adheres to universal precautions.Customer ServiceEnsures work related discussions are professional and limited to private areas.Consistently communicates in a positive and timely manner with all customers.Utilizes active listening practices and acknowledges and accepts customers feelings and perceptions as valid.Demonstrates teamwork cooperation and responsiveness.When dealing with multiple priorities at the same time assures customers that they will be attended to as soon as possible.Customer satisfaction surveys are 90% overall.Clinical CompetencyFetal Echocardiography Certification (RDMS-FE) from ARDMS is required within 1 year of hire. Department to track and maintain this requirement.Stays up to date with advances in perinatal imaging technology and professional guidelines.Attends and completes relative training tutorials seminars etc. per department requirements or leadership guidance.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesEffective interpersonal skills both verbal and written.Ability to courteously accommodate angry or frustrated customers.Ability to meet deadlines.Ability to calmly handle multiple telephone or personal contacts daily.Ability to provide coverage across multiple locations as needed.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 57 - 83