Job Description
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the independent operation of advanced diagnostic ultrasound equipment to evaluate and document complex obstetric and gynecologic conditions.
- Performs comprehensive fetal assessments across all trimesters, including fetal echocardiography, detection of fetal anomalies, and evaluation of high-risk pregnancies.
- Conducts gynecologic imaging studies and provides real-time ultrasound guidance for invasive obstetric procedures.
- Ensures accurate acquisition, documentation, and communication of diagnostic examination results across the full spectrum of maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic care.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Independently performs maternal-fetal and gynecologic ultrasound examinations under general or direct supervision, including detailed fetal anatomical surveys.
- Performs fetal well-being evaluations, including biophysical profiles (BPPs), maternal and fetal Doppler studies, and amniotic fluid volume assessments.
- Conducts maternal pelvic imaging, including transvaginal cervical assessments.
- Provides real-time ultrasound guidance for invasive obstetric procedures.
- Performs fetal echocardiography and utilizes advanced volume imaging technologies.
- Supports Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists during complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under ultrasound guidance, anticipating physician needs and ensuring patient safety and procedural accuracy.
- Provides standardization and training to residents and fellows in specialized invasive procedure techniques.
- Reviews patient histories and evaluates potential contraindications, including medications, inadequate preparation, and the patient’s ability or willingness to tolerate the procedure.
- Consults with patients, communicates findings to the supervising physician, and ensures patients are appropriately informed and prepared.
- Evaluates indications for advanced imaging and tailors examinations or procedures accordingly.
- Acquires, records, and analyzes high-quality sonographic images and physiological data, ensuring examinations are complete, accurate, and sufficient for physician interpretation.
- Utilizes advanced image management techniques within image archives, reporting systems, and imaging modalities to support continuity of patient care during downtime procedures.
- Monitors findings throughout each examination and recognizes abnormalities or urgent conditions requiring immediate review or direct visualization by the MFM specialist.
- Obtains and integrates high-quality color, power, and spectral Doppler waveforms to document fetal and maternal hemodynamics for physician interpretation.
- Communicates sonographic impressions and findings clearly, concisely, and promptly to the supervising physician to support diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
- Supports new-hire onboarding as requested.
- Provides hands-on training and clinical support to physician learners, including OB/GYN residents and MFM fellows.
- Provides hands-on training and clinical support to non-physician learners, including ultrasound students, medical students, and other advanced practice provider trainees.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM).
- Familiarity with fetal echocardiography, maternal and fetal Doppler studies, and fetal anatomy.
- Ability to provide ultrasound guidance for amniocentesis and other invasive obstetric procedures.