Maternal Fetal Ultra sonographer - FT Atrium Health Navicent
About The Position
A maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) sonographer performs targeted, advanced diagnostic imaging on patients with complicated or high-risk pregnancies. The MFM sonographer specializes in detecting fetal abnormalities, monitoring maternal health complications, and collaborating closely with the MFM physicians to guide complex clinical decisions. While maintaining a high standard of patient care and under indirect supervision, the MFM sonographer performs consistently accurate and high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. The MFM sonographer prepares preliminary findings for the MFM physician and is responsible for notifying the physician when a life-threatening problem is found. In addition, the MFM sonographer understands and demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors in the performance of job duties while working in a team environment. The MFM sonographer is knowledgeable in different types of ultrasound exams and has the ability to review medical records to determine what types of exams are indicated based on patient's history, while exercising independent judgement when interpreting certain exams. Examples of exams that MFM sonographers perform include: Level 2 detailed fetal anatomy ultrasound, Structural fetal echocardiogram, Transvaginal ultrasound, Umbilical artery Dopplers, Middle cerebral artery Dopplers, Ductus venosus Dopplers, Biophysical profiles, Amniocentesis, etc.
Requirements
- Graduate from AMA approved school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- ARDMS registered in OB/GYN OR registry eligible.
- Must successfully obtain ARDMS OB/GYN registry within 1 year of employment date if not already registered.
Responsibilities
- Performs targeted, advanced diagnostic imaging on patients with complicated or high-risk pregnancies.
- Specializes in detecting fetal abnormalities and monitoring maternal health complications.
- Collaborates closely with MFM physicians to guide complex clinical decisions.
- Performs consistently accurate and high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Prepares preliminary findings for the MFM physician.
- Notifies the physician when a life-threatening problem is found.
- Demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors in the performance of job duties while working in a team environment.
- Reviews medical records to determine indicated exams based on patient history.
- Exercises independent judgment when interpreting certain exams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
