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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Maternal Fetal Medicine (Full Time, Days)

St. Luke's University Health Network

#CPR Certification #Healthcare #ARDMS #Maternal Fetal Medicine #Diagnostic Medical Sonography #Nuchal Translucency #Obstetrics and Gynecology #Perinatology

Quick overview

Perform comprehensive obstetric ultrasound examinations and provide detailed sonographic data to Perinatologists for diagnosis. Assist with guidance imaging during invasive procedures and maintain medical equipment according to regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and ARDMS registration in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Must obtain Nuchal Translucency and Cervical Length certifications within one year of hire and hold a current CPR certification.

professional certificatePatient CareMedical DocumentationPatient InterviewingClinical ObservationEquipment DisinfectionInvasive Procedure AssistanceObstetric UltrasoundSonographic Image Optimization

Job description

St.
Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
The employees of St.
Luke's are our most valuable asset!
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs ultrasound patient examinations on obstetric patients under the directions of a Perinatologist.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Uses interviewing techniques to gather relevant information from the patient or patient’s representative and the patient’s medical records regarding the patient’s health status and medical history Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand; presents explanations and instructions in a manner that can be easily understood by the patient.
This includes explanation of procedure and responding to patient questions and concerns.
Performs a variety of OB ultrasound examinations using established protocols with some degree of individual judgment based on circumstances and patient conditions Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow; adjusts scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristic.
Performs measurements and calculations according to protocols Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed, and sufficient data is provided to the Perinatologist in order to direct patient management and render a final diagnosis Prepares for and assists Perinatologist with guidance imaging during invasive procedures Assists with introduction or placement of intra cavity devices Perform proper disinfection, as per equipment and regulatory standards of all medical equipment/devices Records diagnostic images and documented patient data for use by the interpreting Perinatologist in rendering a diagnosis and for archival purposes Communicates to Perinatologist patient clinical history and clinical observations made during ultrasound examination PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and for paperwork.
Standing and walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60-minute increments.
Sitting for up to 1 hour per day in 15-minute increments.
Pushing, pulling and lifting patients and litters up to 300 pounds with assistance.
Lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to do frequent bends, stoops and crouches.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level.
Must be able to hear and see as it relates to normal hearing and vision.
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program required.
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registration in Obstetrics and Gynecology required.
Nuchal Translucency and Cervical Length certifications required within one year of hire.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one-year experience in obstetrical ultrasound preferred.
Certification in OB/GYN required within 1 year of hire date.
Current CPR certification required.
Knowledge of computer basics a must.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.
It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St.
Luke's!!
St.
Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1872, St.
Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites.
With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
St.
Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St.
Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.
The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.
In 2021, St.
Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
St.
Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.
Also, for the third straight year, St.
Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.
In 2025, St.
Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024.
Lastly, in 2025, St.
Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
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