Job Description
Job Summary:
- Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Sonographer performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound examinations for high-risk obstetric patients under the supervision of a qualified physician.
- This role focuses on assessing fetal development, maternal and fetal anatomy, vascular structures, and supporting the diagnosis and management of complex pregnancies in an ambulatory care setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced high-risk obstetric ultrasound examinations, including:
- Level II fetal anatomy scans (single & multiple gestations).
- Fetal echocardiograms.
- Nuchal translucency & first-trimester screenings.
- Biophysical Profiles (BPP).
- Fetal growth assessments.
- Middle Cerebral Artery Doppler studies.
- Umbilical vein Doppler studies.
- Cervical length evaluations.
- Ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures (e.g., amniocentesis).
- Produce high-quality diagnostic images following departmental protocols.
- Recognize normal and abnormal sonographic findings and communicate results to physicians.
- Review patient history, medical records, laboratory results, and previous imaging before examinations.
- Prepare patients for procedures while ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy.
- Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Document findings accurately and complete required reports, logs, and billing documentation.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and report equipment issues.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and departmental meetings.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and hospital policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience performing high-risk obstetric ultrasound in a hospital or Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) setting.
- Experience performing advanced fetal imaging studies.
- Strong knowledge of obstetric anatomy, fetal development, and Doppler ultrasound techniques.
- Excellent communication, patient care, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a dedicated Maternal-Fetal Medicine practice or hospital-based MFM department.
- Strong collaboration and multidisciplinary team experience.