(Apply Now) Perinatal Sonographer I

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. * Eligible candidates may receive up to a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus; 24-Month Commitment * Summary Performs a variety of high-risk obstetric ultrasound examinations and procedures using the established AIUM protocols with experience associated degree of individual judgment based on the clinical circumstances and patient conditions. Performs clinical assessment, diagnostic sonography examinations, and synthesizes information with patient's medical history. Job Duties - Records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician. - Maintains electronic patient charts and records to processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the sonogram. - Maintains patient information in the ultrasound documentation/reporting system, image storage system, and EMR. Obtains pertinent medical history from record prior to exams and prepares preliminary reports as requested by the physician. - Uses independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. - Selects appropriate transducers and adjusts equipment to optimize the images utilizing the available applications and options on the ultrasound machine, based on fetal position, anatomy, and depth of tissue characteristics. - Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes corrective action when possible. - Explains medical studies and procedures to patients so they are well informed regarding the examination. Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma/GED and - Technical School Diploma Ultrasonography or - Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Ability to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. - Ability to implement advanced imaging techniques when medically applicable (3D/4D). - Knowledge of various sonography equipment and related applications. - Participates in changes to improve efficiency, workflows, and/or patient safety. - RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire - American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days - CLEAR - Cervical Length Education and Review - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days - NT - Nuchal Translucency - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare or business discipline Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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