"Ultrasonographer"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Ultrasonographer for the OB/GYN Clinic at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Performs specialized obstetrical and gynecological sonographic examinations for a high-risk population. Exams are performed in the Antenatal Testing Unit at the Clinical Academic Building, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital's Labor and Delivery and Antepartum Floors, and at contracted hospital sites. This position will staff contracted clinical outreach sites and the Antenatal Testing Unit at RWJUH in New Brunswick.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Advises patients regarding preparation of necessary forms; counsels patients regarding paperwork requirements.
• Obtains patient history, previous reports, and relevant laboratory data.
• Conducts detailed obstetrical sonographic evaluations at all stages of gestation. This includes biometry to establish dates/assess growth, and detailed anatomic surveys of the fetus, uterus, and adnexa.
• Performs gynecological sonograms including follicular monitoring, measurements of the uterus and ovaries, and evaluation of pelvic masses.
• Performs biophysical profiles and Doppler flow studies.
• Provides ultrasound guidance in invasive procedures including but not limited to amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling, and intrauterine blood transfusions. Observes sterile technique when assisting in invasive procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate from accredited ultrasound school.
• Must have at least a minimum of 600 clinical externship hours.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Position requires standing, walking, sitting, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.

Special Conditions

Ability to travel to provide coverage at