Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer PRN

Intermountain Health•Denver, CO

9d•$43 - $66

About The Position

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer performs diagnostic sonogram scans using specialized equipment and works closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate, high-quality imaging and patient care. The role requires strong ultrasound imaging knowledge, technical skill, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The sonographer prepares patients and performs advanced maternal-fetal medicine imaging, following standard scanning and safety protocols. The position includes accurate exam completion, image annotation and transfer to PACS, documentation, medical-necessity and charging processes, equipment issue reporting, and participation in clinical training and process-improvement efforts. Sonographers may also be assigned departmental roles such as system superuser, quality technical lead, research lead, equipment lead, or education lead. This is a PRN, as-needed role serving Maternal Fetal Medicine locations in Denver, Wheat Ridge, Lafayette, and Brighton. The posted hourly range is $43.09–$66.47, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

ARDMS registration in OB/GYN or Fetal Echo.
Meet quality standards established by the medical director or manager for AIUM Detailed Fetal Anatomy Examination (76811) accredited practices.
Ability to independently perform complex and challenging exams according to department-specific requirements.
Subject matter expertise in advanced technologies, techniques, and practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in OB and MFM, including at least one year in MFM.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper patient identification and prepare patients for exams.
Use appropriate imaging techniques to perform timely, safe, and high-quality diagnostic exams.
Perform high-level Maternal Fetal Medicine imaging and independently conduct complex and challenging exams according to department requirements.
Complete and annotate medically acceptable exams according to system scanning protocols, maximizing diagnostic information efficiently.
Follow processes for conducting and completing exams and ensure exams are transferred to PACS.
Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, obtaining consent when necessary, documenting events, maintaining quality, and reporting equipment failures or problems.
Follow safety practices for body-substance protection, equipment cleaning, sterile technique, and removal of expired materials.
Complete required documentation accurately, including timestamps and image storage.
Maintain proficiency in downtime processes and follow procedures for modifying images on PACS.
Participate in and attend Maternal Fetal Medicine clinical training.
Participate in process-improvement projects that improve patient experience, quality, or access.
Support MFM research studies as directed.
Potentially serve as a system superuser, quality technical lead, research lead sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, education lead sonographer, or in another departmental role.