Lead Sonographer, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

GW Medical Faculty Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled sonographer to lead and perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations. In this pivotal role, you will supervise a team, ensure quality control, and maintain accreditation standards. Your expertise will directly contribute to patient-centered care and service excellence. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development while providing comprehensive patient care across a range of specialties.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a registered sonographer required.
• Must have current BLS and ARDMS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Oversee quality control and accreditation processes for ultrasound services.

Skills

Effective Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an approved diagnostic medical sonography program

Tools

Viewpoint

Epic

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Supervise and perform radiologic examinations. Perform complex diagnostic examinations using advanced imaging, recording, and processing devices via Viewpoint and Epic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates effective leadership through communication with department staff, physicians, and internal/external customers. Assumes accountability for decisions and actions and maintains a professional manner when faced with a difficult situation. Recognizes, assesses, acts, and relays appropriate information regarding department issues to the Division Director.
2. Assists with the development and oversight of internal clinic guidelines and procedures in conjunction with the Director, Physicians, and Program Managers as they relate to ultrasound.
3. Oversight of Quality Control/Performance Improvement Goals and Development for Ultrasound Services in conjunction with Director MFM. Re-implement Ultrasound Quality Assurance and Peer Review Audits.
4. Coordinates and maintains AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) accreditation.
5. Promotes teamwork, service excellence, and patient-centered care among sonographers, management, physicians, and other team members.
6. Assists with oversight/coordination of interfaces of software programs (Viewpoint, Epic) to ensure accurate documentation, statistics, and billing.
7. Oversees management of all ultrasound equipment to include required maintenance contracts.
8. Assists with Sonographer staffing levels appropriate to patient volume as needed.
9. Assists with the functionality of Viewpoint in conjunction with the clinical program manager. Coordinates Infection Control procedures and annual Trophon competencies across the market.
10. Coordinates and oversees diagnostic supplies and annual supply inventory across the market.
11. Plans, assigns and supervises the daily work of subordinates, including ongoing training in new methods and procedures, managing performance, and other supervisory-related responsibilities.
12. Performs complex diagnostic procedures using advanced imaging, recording, and processing devices, i.e. ultrasound equipment.
13. Reviews studies to determine quality and completeness of examination and takes appropriate action.
14. Prepares reports and orders supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Graduate of an approved diagnostic medical sonography program.

Certifications

• Current BLS certification, AHA.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• OB/GYN certification.
• Fetal Echocardiography certification.
• Current and valid CPR certification.
• NTQR certified for Nuchal Translucency/Nasal Bone.
• CLEAR certified for Cervical Length required within 1 year of hire.

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a registered sonographer.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an MFM sonographer.
• At least 2 years of experience with dual registries (i.e. Fetal Echo, Nuchal Translucency).

Competencies

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner. Must be able to follow and understand instructions and react favorably in all work situations. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people at various levels within and outside the Medical Faculty Associates (MFA). Must be able to do math calculations and input data into the computer. Ability to read a map to travel to other practices.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and reach above the shoulder frequently in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry or push and pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision Received

Reports to Administrator of OBGYN. General clinical supervision is received regularly, and work is reviewed at least daily by Department Physician.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision of day-to-day workflow may be exercised over 1-3 technologists and administrative employees.

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.