Sonographer- Maternal Fetal Medicine

**Organization**:
SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation

**Position Overview**:
Expertly performs routine and specialized sonography procedures of high complexity to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and executing seasoned clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and situations to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

**EDUCATION**:

- Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

**Sonographer - MFM II**

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

- ARDMS (OB)
- NTQR certificate
- OR FMF NT certificate

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

- 2 years of recent relevant experience

**Sonographer - MFM III**
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

- ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire

Must possess three of the following:

- AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire
- BR-Breast certification Upon Hire
- Fetal Echocardiography (FE) certification Upon Hire
- OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire
- PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire
- RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

- 5 years of recent relevant experience.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE **(varies on experience)**:

- Advanced knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including substantial experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and various hospital emergencies.
- Skilled in performing sonographic examinations with an extensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
- Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines; help determine appropriate approach for new assignments.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems; provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
- Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

**Job Shift**:
Days

**Schedule**:
Full Time

**Shift Hours**:
8

**Days of the Week**:
Monday - Friday

**Weekend Requirements**:
None

**Benefits**:
Yes

**Unions**:
No

**Position Status**:
Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours**:
40

**Employee Status**:
Regular

**Number of Openings**:
1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $58.33 to $72.91 / hour. Sonographer MFM III Pay Range is $61.25 to $76.56 / hour.