Performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related ultrasound-guided procedures in First Physician’s Group’s Office of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Performs diagnostic ultrasounds, including level I, Level II, nuchal translucency and fetal echo cardiography. Observes strict confidentiality in dealing with patients and patient’s information and meets all compliance standards. Works in partnership with the physicians and other staff to provide the best care possible for all patients maintaining an attitude of service and excellence and conducts his/her daily interactions in a way that demonstrates a positive organizational attitude and effectiveness and models the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Interfaces with the medical staff and other outside entities regarding ultrasound matters and maintains a demeanor complimentary of medical ethics. Assists in compliance of OSHA standards.
Required Qualifications- Require three (3) years of diagnostic ultrasound experience in a high-risk obstetrical environment.
- Require registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in fetal echocardiography.- Require registration in Obstetrics and Gynecology at time of hire.
- Require graduation from an accredited US school or equivalent.
- Require proficiency and knowledge of sterile techniques used for invasive procedures.- Require proficiency in middle cerebral artery (MCA) and umbilical artery (UA) studies.- Require demonstrated advanced knowledge level to perform diagnostic 3D and 4D ultrasound.- Require state-of-the-art knowledge of measurements and calculations that will be applied to each study.- Require the ability to extend standard imaging protocol as required by patient history or sonographic findings.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefer demonstrated customer service skills to provide exceptional services to patients, physicians, visitors and co-workers.- Prefer experience with an electronic practice management and electronic medical record system.- Prefer effective oral and written communication skills.- Prefer demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.- Prefer demonstrated initiative and self-direction.- Prefer the ability to share day/weekend & holiday on-call at SMH with other perinatal sonographers, if required.
Required License and CertsRDMS: Reg Diag Med Sonographer
Employment Screening RequirementsAs part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Skills Required
- Three years of diagnostic ultrasound experience in a high-risk obstetrical environment
- ARDMS registration in fetal echocardiography
- Registration in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the time of hire
- Graduation from an accredited U.S. school or equivalent
- Proficiency in sterile techniques used for invasive procedures
- Proficiency in middle cerebral artery and umbilical artery studies
- Advanced knowledge of diagnostic 3D and 4D ultrasound
- Current knowledge of measurements and calculations applied to each study
- Ability to extend standard imaging protocols based on patient history or sonographic findings
- RDMS registration
- Customer service skills
- Experience with electronic practice management and electronic medical record systems
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Initiative and self-direction
- Ability to share weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage if required
What We Do
First Physicians Group (FPG) is a multi-specialty medical group affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Florida. Its network of primary- and specialty-care physicians and advanced practice providers delivers compassionate, comprehensive medical services across the Sarasota and Manatee communities. The group supports the region’s healthcare needs, emphasizes patient-focused care and quality outcomes, and operates with the resources and reputation of its parent health system.
