Sonographer (MFM Office)

Pediatrix Medical Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group's Eastside Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic in Bellevue, WA, seeks an experienced MFM Sonographer to provide diagnostic ultrasound in a high-risk obstetric setting. The role involves performing detailed fetal surveys, assisting with procedures, and generating preliminary reports.

You will collaborate with perinatologists and sonography staff, ensure accurate documentation, maintain equipment, and support patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited sonography program with degree in ultrasonography or equivalent.
• Maintain or be eligible for ARDMS certification.
• ARDMS OB/GYN or FE certified or eligible within 12 months of hire.
• Evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
• NT experience or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed fetal anatomical surveys, including twins and triplets.
• Assist physicians with amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
• Document exam findings, measurements, images, and procedural details in reporting systems.
• Record patient history, indications and pertinent observations per protocols.
• Generate clear preliminary reports for interpreting physician review.

Skills

Ultrasound operation

Written & verbal skills

Emergency response

Ethical/legal awareness

Education

Accredited sonography degree

ARDMS eligibility/certification

CPR preferred

Ongoing CE credits

Job description

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

The diagnostic medical Sonographer provides diagnostic ultrasound for patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine setting. The diagnostic medical Sonographer works independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women. They work closely with perinatologists, providing preliminary reports and assisting with procedures.

• Perform detailed fetal anatomical surveys, including twins and triplets. Acquires anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
• Accurately documents exam findings, measurements, images, and procedural details in the ultrasound reporting and image archiving systems.
• Records patient history, indications, and pertinent observations in accordance with departmental protocols and regulatory standards.
• Generates clear, comprehensive preliminary reports for interpreting physician review and final signature.
• Reviews completed studies with interpreting physicians to communicate findings, address questions, and support diagnostic accuracy.
• Ensures documentation is complete, timely, and compliant with organizational policies, accreditation requirements, and patient safety standards.
• Selects and assigns appropriate exam types, procedures, and indication (diagnosis) codes based on services performed, clinical documentation, and provider orders to support accurate reporting, interpretation, and billing.
• Escorts patients and accompanying family members to and from the examination room in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepares patients for ultrasound examinations by verifying identity, reviewing relevant history, and ensuring comfort and privacy.
• Explains complex procedures and examinations to patients and family.
• Provides reassurance and clear communication throughout the exam to support patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Ensures the appropriate consent and/or declinations are obtained.
• 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.
• Follows and complies with universal precautions and OSHA standards. Follows and complies with safety and security training.
• Rotates to other locations as needed to cover Sonographer absences.
• Performs related and other assigned duties as directed.

Education

• 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

Experience

Experience Industry: Maternal Fetal Medicine Healthcare

• Minimum six months experience as an ultrasound technician working in OB/GYN and/or MFM setting preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• 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 individuals religious, ethical, and moral opinions/beliefs.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

Pay Range (Base Pay): $46.39 - $89.72 per hour.

Starting Pay Range (Base Pay): $47.00 - $80.00 per hour.

Regular Full-time Is Classified As Team Members Who Are Consistently Scheduled And Work 30 Hours Or More On a Weekly Basis. Regular Full-time Team Members Are Eligible For The Following

Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (STD); 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; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

NOTE: A team member who is at least 21 years old and is an active full-time or part-time employee is eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible.

A team member is eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by Pediatrix for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year.

Paid Time Off: All regular full-time team members are eligible for PTO that may be used for time away from work. Team members hired before the 15th of the month accrue PTO the first month of employment; however, team members hired on or after the 16th of the month begin accruing PTO the month following date of hire.

PTO Accrual

• Less than four years of service 12 hours accrued per month (up to 18 days/yr.)
• Four years but less than eight years of service 15.33 hours accrued per month (up to 23 days/yr)
• Eight years of service and up 18.66 hours accrued per month (up to 28 days/yr)

Paid Holidays: The Company observes the following 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.

NOTE: The paid holidays above are offered to regular full-time team members upon employment. Full-time team members who work fewer than 40 hours per week will receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.

Paid Sick Leave: Pediatrix provides paid sick leave to full-time team members through our PTO with accruals outlined above.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.