PRN MFM Sonographer

Job Summary

This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5 pm with no on-call obligation. Each MFM clinic has two sonographers onsite each day. Each sonographer covers one room with an average of 8 patient scans per day. Each clinic has either GE Voluson22 or GE Voluson E10s with ViewPoint reporting software that interfaces with EPIC for our EMR system. We follow AIUM guidelines for our ultrasound protocols and each clinic is recognized as an AIUM accredited ultrasound practice.

CU MFM values a work culture in which our sonographers are well respected. The MFM division is comprised of a dynamic team, which includes 3 dedicated Fetal Surgeons, 21 MFM physicians, 2 Physician Assistants, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 Genetic Counselors, 1 OB Endocrine Physician, 2 Diabetes Educators, 14 Sonographers, 1 Nurse Navigator, 8 Medical Assistants, and 4 dedicated schedulers.

Key Responsibilities

• At the direction of a qualified physician or advance practice provider (APP), performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasonic equipment for the diagnosis of disease in humans.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders in order to perform prescribed study.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and attend to all age-related physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters