Diagnostic Sonographer

Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic

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Job Summary:

Performs ultrasound procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
• Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate Diagnostic Sonography screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Department Summary:

The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine provides expertise in high-risk, complicated pregnancies. We treat any medical condition or pre-existing illness that could affect a pregnancy, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions, a history of pre-term labor and delivery, the loss of a pregnancy, multiple babies and genetic diseases. Our focus is helping our patients successfully manage conditions that have the potential to affect pregnancy -- paving the way for a healthy pregnancy, a safe delivery and a healthy baby. Our team consists of physicians who are board certified not only in obstetrics and gynecology, but also in maternal fetal medicine. They are trained in the latest, cutting-edge procedures for the evaluation and treatments in maternal fetal care. Our team is known worldwide for successfully developing and performing complex procedures, including conducting in-utero spina bifida repairs.

Position Shift:

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

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