Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer – Seattle Fetal Center

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is seeking a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer to join their team. This role involves providing ultrasound guidance for various fetal procedures, performing detailed maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations, and conducting specialized imaging studies. The sonographer will also perform obstetric ultrasounds throughout all trimesters, review patient history, acquire advanced 3D and 4D imaging, and provide portable bedside examinations. Maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team are key aspects of this position. Accurate documentation and adherence to safety standards are also required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Completion of and graduation from a formal AMA approved ultrasound technology program, or equivalent experience.
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) credentialed; or able to obtain within 12 months of employment.
BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Provide ultrasound guidance for both office-based and operating room fetal procedures, including amniocentesis, fetal shunt placement, intrauterine transfusion (IUT), laser ablation for TTTS, and other fetal interventions.
Perform detailed maternal-fetal ultrasound examinations, including comprehensive fetal anatomy assessments, biometry, functional evaluations, and arterial and venous Doppler studies.
Conduct and accurately document specialized examinations, including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome evaluations, fetal cardiac function assessments, and other advanced fetal imaging studies.
Perform basic and detailed obstetric ultrasound examinations throughout all three trimesters, utilizing both transabdominal and transvaginal scanning techniques.
Review patient history, clinical information, and provider requests to ensure appropriate examination protocols and optimal patient care.
Acquire, process, and manipulate advanced 3D and 4D ultrasound imaging as clinically indicated.
Provide portable bedside ultrasound examinations when requested by attending physicians.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and diagnostic approaches related to fetal conditions and maternal-fetal surgical interventions.
Collaborate closely with fetal surgeons, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary fetal care team.
Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to departmental, regulatory, and patient safety standards.