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Perinatal Sonographer - Medical Imaging UH/LMC (9:00AM-6:00PM)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job LocationLakewood Medical Imaging

Independence, Missouri

DepartmentMedical Imaging UHLMC

Position TypeFull time

Work Schedule9:00AM - 6:00PM

Hours Per Week40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

 

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

 

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.  UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

 

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Provides diagnostic and specialized imaging services for the organization’s advanced OB services. Provides technical support and skill to Perinatologists & Radiologists during advanced imaging studies. Serves as a resource to co-workers in both the Perinatal Ultrasound Department and Medical Imaging, working collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team in advanced OB services. Works collaboratively with the Lead Perinatal Sonographer in mentoring, training and education efforts.

Graduate of an accredited or formal ultrasound program.

Registered in good standing with the ARDMS or AART.

Possess the OB/GYN registry.

RVT or VT certified.

BLS certification upon hire. Must maintain BLS certification as a condition of continued employment.

18 months perinatal sonographer experience and recognized at full competencies for required skills at the senior level. For advancement, must have acquired and demonstrated Ultrasound skill sets.

Good leadership ability, communication skills, flexibility, and strong team player.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must have knowledge of the human development process and ability to work effectively with all patients of all ages.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to assist and move patients.

Ability to operate a computer and to input and retrieve data.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Credentialed in abdomen, breast, and neuro.