Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
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 and technical skills, including the ability to perform advanced maternal fetal medicine imaging and complex examinations independently in a fast-paced clinical environment. The sonographer prepares patients for exams, follows department and system scanning protocols, documents and transfers images, and supports quality, safety, and process improvement. The position participates in maternal fetal medicine clinical training and may be assigned additional departmental responsibilities such as system superuser, quality technical lead, research lead sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, or education lead sonographer. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role at the Wellington Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado. 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 examinations.
- Use appropriate imaging techniques to perform timely, safe, and high-quality diagnostic exams, including high-level maternal fetal medicine imaging.
- Complete and annotate medically acceptable exams in accordance with system standard scanning protocols, maximizing diagnostic information efficiently.
- Follow appropriate processes for performing and completing exams and ensuring all exams transfer to PACS.
- Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, and charging; obtain consents when necessary; document events; and report equipment failures or problems.
- Follow safety practices for body substance protection, equipment cleaning, sterile techniques, and removal of expired materials.
- Complete required documentation thoroughly and accurately, including timestamps and image storage.
- Maintain proficiency in downtime processes and follow appropriate processes for modifying images on PACS.
- Participate in and attend maternal fetal medicine clinical training.
- Participate in process-improvement projects intended to improve patient experience, quality, or access.
- Support maternal fetal medicine research studies as directed.
- May take on additional departmental assignments, such as system superuser, quality technical lead, research lead sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, or education lead sonographer.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness and caregivers’ health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
