Chief Sonographer

Overview

 

 

 

Responsibilities

The Chief Sonographer leads and manages a team of diagnostic ultrasound sonographers who provide care for pediatric and perinatal patients. 

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of diagnostic ultrasound sonographers serving pediatric and perinatal patients.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure high‑quality, comprehensive patient care.
• Prepare and educate patients for ultrasound procedures, obtain necessary consents, and support physicians during ultrasound‑guided interventions.
• Perform and document diagnostic ultrasound exams, maintain patient records, and ensure confidentiality and compliance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Manage daily operations, including workflow, scheduling, inventory, equipment maintenance, and adherence to AIUM guidelines.
• Oversee coding, billing documentation, and communication of additional services requiring authorization.
• Maintain archives of imaging studies and ensure proper data management.
• Lead onboarding, participate in hiring, and assist with annual performance reviews for sonographers.
• Foster effective working relationships and provide care in a respectful, ethical, and non‑judgmental manner.
• Participate in ongoing education, staff development, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two (2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year on-the-job training in ultrasonography, or completion of an approved ultrasonography educational program.
• Must possess a current/valid certification in diagnostic ultrasound.
  • Fetal Echo Certification is strongly preferred.
• Maintain or be eligible for certification the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer  
• Completion of a course in ultrasonic technology.      
• CPR Certification required.

Experience:

• At least 2 years supervisory experience. 
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.    

Experience Industry: Healthcare

 

Skills/Abilities:                                                  

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.   

Benefits and Compensation

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. 

 

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families. 

About Us

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

 

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