Sonographer (MFM)

About the role

Pediatrix Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for a Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer to join our team at one of our Maternal Fetal Medicine clinics in Issaquah, WA. At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic ultrasound for patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine setting
• Work independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women
• Work closely with perinatologists, providing preliminary reports and assisting with procedures
• Perform detailed fetal anatomical surveys, including twins and triplets
• Acquire anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician
• Assist physicians with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling
• Accurately document exam findings, measurements, images, and procedural details in the ultrasound reporting and image archiving systems
• Record patient history, indications, and pertinent observations in accordance with departmental protocols and regulatory standards
• Generate clear, comprehensive preliminary reports for interpreting 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, and billing
• Escort patients and accompanying family members to and from the examination room in a courteous and professional manner
• Prepare patients for ultrasound examinations by verifying identity, reviewing relevant history, and ensuring comfort and privacy
• Explain complex procedures and examinations to patients and family
• Provide reassurance and clear communication throughout the exam to support patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction
• Ensure the appropriate consent and/or declinations are obtained
• Maintain proper operation of the ultrasound equipment
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate corrective action
• Maintain laundry for examination rooms
• Maintain adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies
• Follow the accredited laboratory protocols for obtaining two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where applicable
• Follow and comply with universal precautions and OSHA standards
• Follow and comply with safety and security training
• Rotate to other locations as needed to cover Sonographer absences
• Perform related and other assigned duties as directed

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of one of the following: graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent; at least two (2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year on-the-job training in ultrasonography; or graduate from an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent
• Maintain or be eligible for certification as an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
• ARDMS OB/GYN or Fetal Echo (FE) certified or eligible to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements
• NT experience or certification preferred
• CPR certification preferred
• Minimum six months experience as an ultrasound technician working in OB/GYN and/or MFM setting preferred

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to recognize ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care and acts in a non-directive, non-judgemental manner, recognizing an individual's religious, ethical, and moral opinions/beliefs

Pay

• Pay Range (Base Pay): $46.39 - $89.72 per hour
• Starting Pay Range (Base Pay): $47.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits

Regular full-time team members (scheduled and working 30 hours or more on a weekly basis) are eligible for the following:

• Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision
• Disability & Life: Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (LTD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; Child Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Various Discount Programs
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan (eligible at time of hire if at least 21 years old); Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligible after two consecutive months of employment, scheduled 20+ hours/week for five consecutive months during the year)
• Paid Time Off: Accrual begins first month of employment (or month following date of hire if hired on or after the 16th). Accrual rates: Less than four years of service – 12 hours/month (up to 18 days/year); Four years but less than eight years – 15.33 hours/month (up to 23 days/year); Eight years and up – 18.66 hours/month (up to 28 days/year)
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and 1 Floating Holiday (pro-rated for full-time team members working fewer than 40 hours per week)
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided through PTO with accruals outlined above

Schedule

Regular Full-time

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