**Responsibilities**

The Perinatal Sonographer I utilizes high frequency sound waves along with color and spectral Doppler ultrasound to assist in the monitoring and growth during pregnancy. Reviews/mounts test results for physician interpretation.

+ Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a physician including: Performs exams based on patient anatomy and habitus; positions patients for the proper view of the affected area; selects the appropriate scan images to be recorded; obtains essential information from patients, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation.

+ Prepares patients for interventional procedures; instructs patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helps patient transfer to exam table and ensures adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan; knows how to change scanning parameters to improve a scan.

+ Obtains diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient with the transducer; provides documentation of ultrasound exam sufficient for physicians to interpret.

+ Assists Radiologists and other Physicians in the performance of exams and procedures that require a physician.

+ Performs exams in all areas of the hospital such as portables on units, portables in ED and portables in OR.

+ Maintains the integrity of a sterile field during procedures that require one.

+ Assists Imaging Support in locating films, printing reports, and assisting physicians.

+ Completes hospital/department forms per protocol.

+ Maintains work area to include medical supplies for procedures.

+ Participates in student and physician education.

+ Demonstrates safe skill implementation and completes equipment/procedural change in-services by performing technical skills at a level consistent with or higher than level achieved during initial competency check-off.

**Qualifications**

**MINMUM**

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of an ARDMS or AART approved ultrasound training program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) within 90 days of hire

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN (RDMSOB) within 90 days of hire

**Overview**

Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 400 providers and 1200 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus

**Pay Range**

$35.28 - $51.16 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.