Sonographer III, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

10h

About The Position

This position involves performing diagnostic Obstetric and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) sonography procedures to assess fetal organs and hemodynamics, adhering to applicable standards and organizational policies. The Sonographer III is responsible for consistently performing commonly required obstetric procedures with proficiency, including all Level I & II procedures without support. Key tasks include assisting with fetal reduction, evaluating maternal uterus and adnexa, assessing fetal viability and early pregnancy location, determining fetal number and chorionicity/amnionicity, performing transvaginal cervical length evaluations, and assessing amniotic fluid volume. The role also involves evaluating placental location and appearance (including for placenta previa and accreta spectrum disorder), conducting first and second/third-trimester detailed anatomic surveys (including for multiple gestations), measuring nuchal translucency, evaluating fetal growth, monitoring monochorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancies for TTTS and TAPS, guiding amniocentesis procedures, performing biophysical profiles, and measuring various Doppler parameters (PR interval, umbilical artery, MCA, ductus venosus). The Sonographer III must also understand and properly apply ALARA, Doppler principles, and image optimization techniques.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited sonography program (verification not required for those possessing ARDMS)
ARDMS (OB) certification
5 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of and ability to recognize common fetal anomalies, genetic syndromes and their sonographic features, and complications including structural defects, fetal growth restriction, amniotic fluid abnormalities to be able to provide preliminary impressions for diagnosis and treatment planning
Knowledge of common maternal high-risk conditions and their associated fetal complications
Experience with chart review of maternal medical records
Experience with development of preliminary ultrasound report
Advanced knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including substantial experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and various hospital emergencies
Skilled in performing sonographic examinations with an extensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
Robust knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS)
Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines; help determine appropriate approach for new assignments
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems; provide informal guidance and support to junior team members
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic Obstetric and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) sonography procedures to assess fetus organs and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsible for commonly performed obstetric procedures with consistent proficiency.
Assisting with fetal reduction
Evaluation of maternal uterus and adnexa including fibroids and cysts
Evaluation of fetal viability and early pregnancy location (angular, interstitial, cornual, cesarean scar pregnancy)
Evaluation of fetal number and chorionicity/amnionicity
Transvaginal cervical length evaluation
Evaluation of amniotic fluid volume with subjective assessment, MVP, and AFI
Evaluation of placental location and appearance, including for placenta previa and for accreta spectrum disorder
First-trimester detailed anatomic survey, including twins and triplets
Measurement of nuchal translucency
Second/third trimester detailed anatomic survey, including twins and triplets
Evaluation of fetal growth
Monitoring of monochorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancies for TTTS and TAPS
Guidance for amniocentesis procedure, including twins and triplets
Performance of biophysical profile
Measurement of PR interval
Measurement of umbilical artery Dopplers
Measurement of MCA Dopplers
Evaluation of ductus venosus Dopplers
Understanding and proper application of ALARA, Doppler principles, and image optimization techniques