Seattle Children's

Lead Ultrasonographer - Tacoma MFM

Seattle Children's$117K — $189K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Graduated from an AMA-approved ultrasound technology program or equivalent.
  • ARDMS or CCI credentialed, or able to obtain within 12 months.
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
  • Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as clinical guidance and point person for sonographers.
  • Supervise MFM sonographers, handling performance and workflow accountability.
  • Perform detailed and basic maternal fetal ultrasound assessments.
  • Conduct transvaginal and transabdominal scanning throughout pregnancy.
  • Execute specialty ultrasound exams such as twin transfusion evaluations.
  • Guide in and outpatient fetal procedures like shunt placements and fetal surgeries.
  • Support regional site accreditation and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Develop, update, and implement ultrasound scanning protocols.
  • Assist in onboarding and training new staff.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off for employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
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 www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Seattle Children's

Seattle Children's is a pediatric hospital and research center that was founded in 1907. The hospital provides a wide range of services including cancer care, heart care, and neurology. Seattle Children's is also a leading research institution and conducts research in areas such as cancer, genetics, and immunology. The hospital has a strong commitment to community outreach and provides care to underserved populations. Seattle Children's is consistently ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.
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