Lead Ultrasonographer MFM

The Lead MFM sonographer plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality maternal fetal medicine services, coordinating team performance, and supporting both clinical and administrative operations. This position will be based out of our Tacoma location.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as clinical guidance and on-site point person for sonographers
• Provide day-to-day supervision of MFM sonographers, including performance oversight, workflow accountability, and input into formal performance evaluations in coordination with Clinic Manager
• Performs detailed maternal fetal ultrasound assessment, including functional assessments
• Performs basic and detailed obstetrical ultrasound examinations in all three trimesters, including transvaginal and transabdominal scanning
• Able to perform specialty ultrasound exams such as twin to twin transfusion evaluations and cardiac assessment
• Provides guidance for in and outpatient fetal procedures (such as shunt placement, IUT, fetal surgery)
• Maintain and support regional site accreditation and compliance
• Assess prenatal and postnatal studies to meet AIUM QI requirements
• Support the development of, update, and implement scanning protocols
• Assist with onboarding and training new sonographers and staff

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Completion of and graduation from a formal AMA approved ultrasound technology program, or equivalent experience. (AMA is the approver of CAAHEP accreditation; please refer to CAAHEP site to view complete listing of accredited programs).

Required Credentials
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) credentialed; or able to obtain within 12 months of employment.
BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Preferred
Pediatric experience.

Compensation Range
$56.30 - $91.12 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website

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