Fetal Medicine Sonographer
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
performs diagnostic sonogram scans on patients using specialized
equipment. The position works closely with radiologists,
physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate
and high-quality imaging results while providing high-quality
patient care, demonstrating a strong understanding of ultrasound
imaging techniques and technical skill, and the ability to work
effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role will work 8
hours every Monday at the fetal center. No holidays or on call
shifts. Essential Functions - Ensures proper patient identification
and prepares the patient for the exam. - Uses proper imaging
techniques to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality diagnostic
exams. - Demonstrates the ability to perform High level Maternal
Fetal Medicine imaging. - Completes and annotates a medically
acceptable exam and follows the system standard scanning protocols
producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal amount of
time. - Follows appropriate processes for performing the
appropriate exam, completing exams, and ensuring all exams transfer
to PACS. - Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity,
coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting
any events that may occur, for quality, and reporting any equipment
failures or problems. - Exhibits good safety practices in body
substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile
techniques, and removing any expired materials. - Thoroughly and
accurately completes all required documentation, including time
stamps and image storage. - Is proficient in all downtime
processes. - Follows the appropriate process to modify images on
PACS. - Participates in and attends Maternal Fetal Medicine
clinical training. - Actively participates in process improvement
project that improves patient experience, quality, access, etc.
Sites may also choose to assign MFM sonographers as one of the
following: System superuser, Quality Technical lead, research lead
sonographer, equipment lead sonographer, education lead
sonographer, or other needs related to the department. Skills -
Following Protocols - Ultrasounds - Patient Identification -
Documentation - Customer Service - Management Reporting - Advanced
Imaging Techniques Qualifications - ARDMS: must be registered in
OB/GYN or Fetal Echo - ARDMS: In addition, supports MFM research
studies as directed and meet quality standards outlined by the
medical director/manager for AIUM Detailed Fetal Anatomy
Examination (76811) accredited practices. - Demonstrates the
ability to independently perform complex and challenging exams
according to department specific requirements. - Subject matter
expert for advanced technologies, techniques, and practices. -
Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers -
Sonographers with 5 years of experience in MFM are preferred.
Physical Requirements - Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,
identify equipment and supplies. - Frequent interactions with
patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require
employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand
spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and
accurately, particularly during emergency situations. - Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc. - Expected to lift
and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also
bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically
includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and
obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes
pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy
items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of
equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) - May be expected to
stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. -
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which
requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and
other vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Primary Childrens
Hospital Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled
Weekly Hours: 8 The hourly range for this position is listed below.
Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $42.66 - $65.82 We
care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why
we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a
wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness
that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and
engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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