Sonographer (MFM)
Pediatrix Medical Group · Frederick, MD · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The diagnostic medical Sonographer provides diagnostic ultrasound for patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine setting, works independently and with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive care to pregnant women, collaborates closely with perinatologists by providing preliminary reports and assisting with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed fetal anatomical surveys, including twins and triplets.
- Acquire anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for physician interpretation.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
- Accurately document exam findings, measurements, images, and procedural details in ultrasound reporting and image archiving systems.
- Record patient history, indications, and pertinent observations per departmental protocols and regulatory standards.
- Generate clear, comprehensive preliminary reports for physician review and final signature.
- Review completed studies with interpreting physicians to communicate findings, address questions, and support diagnostic accuracy.
- Ensure documentation is complete, timely, and compliant with organizational policies, accreditation requirements, and patient safety standards.
- Select and assign appropriate exam types, procedures, and indication (diagnosis) codes based on services performed, clinical documentation, and provider orders to support accurate reporting, interpretation,