MFM Sonographer

MFM Sonographer

Requirements

• ARDMS: must be registered in OB/GYN or Fetal Echo, required.
• 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 required.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently perform complex and challenging exams according to department specific requirements, required.
• Subject matter expert for advanced technologies, techniques, and practices, required.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform High level Maternal Fetal Medicine imaging.
• Completes and annotates a medically acceptable exam and follows the system standard scanning protocols producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal amount of time.
• Follows appropriate processes for performing the appropriate exam, completing exams, and ensuring all exams transfer to PACS.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur, for quality, and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
• Participates in and attends Maternal Fetal Medicine clinical training.
• Actively participates in process improvement project that improves patient experience, quality, access, etc. Sites may also choose to assign MFM sonographers as one of the following: System superuser, Quality Technical lead, research lead sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, education lead sonographer, or other needs related to the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience in OB and MFM with at least one year of those years in MFM, preferred.