Perinatal Sonographer- Maternal Fetal Medicine

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group • New Britain, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs obstetrical ultrasounds and assists with image-guided procedures involving fetuses in high-risk pregnancies. The role requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to obstetrics and understanding of pathological conditions that can affect the wellbeing of the infant and mother and inform diagnosis, management, and treatment.

The sonographer is responsible for patients’ safety and mental and physical comfort while in their care, performs patient assessments and scans, analyzes relevant clinical and diagnostic information, and summarizes findings for physicians to support diagnosis and management. The position also assists with Maternal Fetal Medicine interventional procedures and helps train MFM fellows and residents in ultrasound skills.

Main locations include Hartford, New Britain, and Manchester, with occasional travel to West Hartford, Glastonbury, Norwich, and Meriden.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• At least 2 years of clinical OB scanning experience.
• RDMS OB/GYN registration.
• Fetal Echocardiography certification.
• Demonstrated diagnostic technical skill competency meeting AIUM imaging guidelines for first-trimester ultrasound; Level II anatomy scans, including four-chamber heart and outflow tracts; targeted or growth scans; fluid checks; multiple gestations; and fetal echocardiography.
• Ability to assist with amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and inpatient scanning.
• Adherence to AIUM ALARA guidelines for obstetrical imaging.
• Must obtain additional certifications as required by the program, such as Fetal Echocardiography within 3 years of eligibility and HLD CEU.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients and their families while they are in the sonographer’s care.
• Assist in training and developing MFM fellow and resident ultrasound skills.
• Perform patient assessments and scans, including first-trimester screening, anatomy scans, growth scans, and fetal echocardiograms.
• Acquire and analyze data from prior ultrasound results, patient history, and related diagnostic technologies.
• Assist with Maternal Fetal Medicine interventional procedures, including amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
• Provide physicians with a summary of findings to support patient diagnosis and management.
• Perform other related department duties and projects as assigned.
• Travel occasionally among work locations, including West Hartford, Glastonbury, Norwich, and Meriden.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree