Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
About The Position
The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer performs diagnostic sonogram scans on patients using specialized equipment. The position works closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results while providing high-quality patient care, demonstrating a strong understanding of ultrasound imaging techniques and technical skill, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. As a Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.
Requirements
- ARDMS: must be registered in OB/GYN or Fetal Echo
- ARDMS: In addition, supports MFM research studies as directed and meet quality standards outlined by the medical director/manager for AIUM Detailed Fetal Anatomy Examination (76811) accredited practices.
- Demonstrates the ability to independently perform complex and challenging exams according to department specific requirements.
- Subject matter expert for advanced technologies, techniques, and practices.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
Nice To Haves
- Prefer three years of experience in OB and MFM with at least one year of those years in MFM.
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper patient identification and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Uses proper imaging techniques to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality diagnostic exams.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform High level Maternal Fetal Medicine imaging.
- Completes and annotates a medically acceptable exam and follows the system standard scanning protocols producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal amount of time.
- Follows appropriate processes for performing the appropriate exam, completing exams, and ensuring all exams transfer to PACS.
- Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur, for quality, and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
- Exhibits good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired materials.
- Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
- Is proficient in all downtime processes.
- Follows the appropriate process to modify images on PACS.
- Participates in and attends Maternal Fetal Medicine clinical training.
- Actively participates in process improvement project that improves patient experience, quality, access, etc.
- Sites may also choose to assign MFM sonographers as one of the following: System superuser, Quality Technical lead, research lead sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, education lead sonographer, or other needs related to the department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
