Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound examinations for high-risk pregnancies under physician supervision.
• The role focuses on fetal development, maternal and fetal anatomy, vascular structures, and specialized maternal-fetal imaging.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced high-risk OB ultrasound examinations, including Level II anatomy scans, fetal echocardiograms, NT/first-trimester screenings, BPPs, growth scans, and fetal growth assessments.
• Perform ClientA Doppler, umbilical vein Doppler, and cervical length evaluations.
• Provide ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures such as amniocentesis.
• Acquire high-quality diagnostic images according to departmental protocols.
• Recognize normal and abnormal findings and communicate relevant observations to the supervising physician.
• Prepare images and examinations for provider review and document findings accurately.
• Prepare and position patients appropriately while maintaining comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Explain procedures and imaging processes to patients, particularly those experiencing high-risk or complex pregnancies.
• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine physicians, sonographers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in case reviews, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, and educational activities.
• Operate, clean, maintain, and monitor ultrasound equipment; report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation, logs, charges, and required paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow HIPAA, infection control, hospital, departmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, effective communication, and respect for patients and families.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• ARDMS – OB/GYN
• BLS

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in high-risk obstetric ultrasound in a hospital or Maternal-Fetal Medicine setting.
• Manager specifically requests 1 year of OB/GYN experience.