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Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Why Join Our Team?
We are committed to providing the highest level of obstetric care, prenatal consultations and ultrasound services, medical education and training, and advancing the care of women before, during and after pregnancy through outstanding clinical care and groundbreaking clinical and translational research.
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) division provides diagnostic and consultative services focused on high-risk obstetrics.
Scheduling Requirements
Required to work a minimum of 2 nine-hour shifts per 4-week schedule, 7:30AM-5PM.
Additionally, 2 “difficult to staff” days per year are required.
The department is open Monday-Friday, closed on weekends and all major (hospital recognized) holidays.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Performing Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations
Perform targeted ultrasounds in the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy for high-risk conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, genetic syndromes, multiple gestations) and GYN studies
Perform Nuchal Translucency (NT) and first-trimester screening ultrasounds in compliance with AIUM (The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) accreditation standards
Perform Biophysical Profiles (BPP) and Fetal Doppler studies (umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus, etc.)
Measure cervical length and assess uterine or placental abnormalities
Assist the Perinatologist during invasive procedures for ultrasound needle guidance:
Amniocentesis
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Fetal Reduction
Image Analysis and Interpretation Support
Acquire high-quality, diagnostic images that allow accurate interpretation by the Perinatologist
Recognize and document abnormal findings for Physician review
Correlate ultrasound findings with clinical history, laboratory data, and previous imaging
Documentation and Reporting
Record findings accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) and ultrasound reporting system (AS-OBGYN)
Ensure all measurements, observations, and images meet ACOG, AIUM, or SMFM standards
Communicate urgent or unexpected findings promptly to the Provider
Quality Control and Continuing Education
Maintain equipment calibration, decontamination protocols, and ensure image quality
Participate in quality assurance programs within MFM and the hospital
Stay current with advancements in ultrasound technology and MFM protocols through continuing education
What We Require for this Role
Education
Graduate of a CAAHEP approved Ultrasound School required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Related Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine for High Risk Pregnancies preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Current RDMS in OB/GYN – Active Status required.
Current certification with ARMS in OB/GYN required.
Current certification in Nuchal Translucency and Cervical Length Assessment required.
Cervical length assessment certification. Must be obtained within a year of employment.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Salary Range
$45.12 - $65.56/Hourly
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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