MFM Sonographer

Advantia Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a full-time Sonographer to join their Maternal Fetal Medicine Department. The role involves creating reports, assisting with procedures, and maintaining ultrasound equipment. Candidates should have a degree in ultrasonography, ARDMS certification, and patient service skills. Compensation ranges from $55.00 to $60.00 per hour, with benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent.
• ARDMS OB/GYN certified or eligible.
• Fetal echo certification or eligible to obtain with 12 months of hire.
• CPR certification required.
• Completion of an approved ultrasonography educational program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Creates a preliminary report for physician review/signature.
• Reviews studies with physicians.
• Assists physician with procedures such as amniocentesis.
• Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Patient service skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Sound judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in ultrasonography

ARDMS OB/GYN certification

CPR certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Advantia’s Maternal Fetal Medicine Department is seeking a full-time Sonographer to out of our Kenmore office. To be successful as a sonographer, you should have excellent patient service and communication skills, as well as a MFM Sonographer you must have a keen eyesight and attention to detail and have technical skills, as well as sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates a preliminary report for physician review/signature.
• Reviews studies with physicians.
• Assists physician with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
• Codes appropriate for services performed.
• Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintains laundry for examination rooms.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
• Follows the accredited laboratory protocols for obtaining two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent.
• ARDMS OB/GYN certified or eligible
• Fetal echo certification or eligible to obtain with 12 months of hire. Fetal echo experience preferred or will be provided. Participates in staff development, in-service workshops, and educational activities. Participates in professional development activities and meetings.
• Completion of a program containing OB/GYN ultrasonography.
• CPR certification required.
• Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two (2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year on-the-job- training in ultrasonography, or completion of an approved ultrasonography educational program.
• Maintain or be eligible for certification as an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS).
• Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Option
• 401k Retirement Plan + company provided match after 1 year of employment
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid holidays & PTO
• Compensation Range: $55.00-$60.00/hr

Please note compensation is based on years of experience.

Advantia Health is dedicated to providing unparalleled healthcare to our customers by employing the most highly qualified individuals. If you are selected for further consideration, you will be subject to a background investigation. COVID-19 and Flu vaccination or an approved request for accommodation is required as a condition of employment. Advantia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to global diversity: It is a place where good people want to work, and customers want to continue to engage EOE M/F/D/V.