Description
The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer (PRN) performs advanced diagnostic obstetric ultrasound examinations using specialised equipment in a high-risk maternal care setting.
This role works collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams to produce accurate, high-quality imaging while delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
Schedule
- PRN weekday shifts (Monday–Friday)
- Typical start time of 7:40 AM or 8:00 AM
- Standard shift length is approximately 9 hours
- No call
Essential Functions
- Perform high-level Maternal Fetal Medicine ultrasound imaging using appropriate protocols and techniques
- Ensure proper patient identification and prepare patients for examinations
- Complete and annotate medically acceptable exams following system standard scanning protocols
- Ensure all exams are completed accurately and transferred to PACS
- Follow appropriate processes related to medical necessity, coding, charging, documentation, and informed consent
- Adhere to safety practices including body substance protection, equipment cleaning, and sterile technique
- Accurately complete all required documentation, including image storage and time stamps
- Demonstrate proficiency in downtime procedures and image modification in PACS
- Participate in Maternal Fetal Medicine clinical training and departmental process improvement initiatives
- Support additional departmental responsibilities such as quality initiatives, research activities, education, or equipment oversight as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- ARDMS: must be registered in OB/GYN or Fetal Echo
- ARDMS: In addition, supports MFM research studies as directed and meet quality standards outlined by the medical director/manager for AIUM Detailed Fetal Anatomy Examination (76811) accredited practices
- Demonstrates the ability to independently perform complex and challenging exams according to department-specific requirements
- Subject matter expert for advanced technologies, techniques, and practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
Preferred
- Three years of experience in OB and MFM with at least one year of experience in MFM
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies
- Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication and the ability to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, and needs, particularly in emergency situations
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision, including frequent computer use and documentation
- Ability to lift and assist with transferring patients and handling supplies and equipment, including heavy items
- Ability to walk, push/pull equipment, and navigate busy clinical environments
- May be required to stand in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- For roles requiring driving: ability to safely operate a vehicle and comply with traffic requirements
Salary: $43.09 - $66.47 per hour
Benefits: We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.