Lead MFM Sonographer
Company: The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is
hiring for a Full Time Lead Sonographer! When you choose to work
for us, you choose to help improve people's healthcare experience
on a daily basis. We seek qualified professionals from all
backgrounds and disciplines to join our family of physicians and
staff. Position Summary Supervise and perform Sonography
examinations. Perform complex diagnostic examinations using
advanced imaging, recording, and processing devices via Viewpoint
and Epic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. - Demonstrates
effective leadership through communication with department staff,
physicians, and internal/external customers. Assumes accountability
for decisions and actions and maintains a professional manner when
faced with a difficult situation. Recognizes, assesses, acts, and
relays appropriate information regarding department issues to the
Division Director - Assists with the development and oversight of
internal clinic guidelines and procedures in conjunction with the
Director, Physicians, and Program Managers as they relate to
ultrasound - Oversight of Quality Control/Performance Improvement
Goals and Development for Ultrasound Services in conjunction with
Director MFM. Re-implement Ultrasound Quality Assurance and Peer
Review Audits. - Coordinates and maintains AIUM (American Institute
of Ultrasound in Medicine) accreditation - Promotes teamwork,
service excellence, and patient-centered care among sonographers,
management, physicians, and other team members. - Assists with
oversight/coordination of interfaces of software programs (
Viewpoint, Epic,) to ensure accurate documentation, statistics, and
billing - Oversees management of all ultrasound equipment to
include required maintenance contracts. - Assists with Sonographer
staffing levels appropriate to patient volume as needed. - Assists
with the functionality of Viewpoint in conjunction with the
clinical program manager. Coordinates Infection Control procedures
and annual Trophon competencies across the market. - Coordinates
and oversees diagnostic supplies and annual supply inventory across
the market. - Plans, assigns and supervises the daily work of
subordinates, including ongoing training in new methods and
procedures, managing performance, and other supervisory-related
responsibilities. - Performs complex diagnostic procedures using
advanced imaging, recording, and processing devices, i.e.
ultrasound equipment - Reviews studies to determine quality and
completeness of examination and takes appropriate action. Minimum
Qualifications Education - Graduate of an approved diagnostic
medical sonography program Licensure - Current BLS certification,
AHA - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - OB/GYN
certification - Fetal Echocardiography certification - Current and
valid CPR certification - NTQR certified for Nuchal
Translucency/Nasal Bone - CLEAR certified for Cervical Length
required within 1 year of hire Experience - A minimum of 4 years of
experience as a registered sonographer - A minimum of 2 years of
experience as an MFM sonographer - At least 2 years of experience
with dual registries (i.e. Fetal Echo, Nuchal Translucency)
Physical Requirements - Stand, walk, and reach above the shoulder
frequently in a clinical setting. - Must be able to occasionally
lift and carry or push and pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role
- Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require
personal protective equipment - Requires manual dexterity to
operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other
equipment. About GW MFA MFA physicians provide comprehensive
patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52
medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of
Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers
and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and
researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research,
and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated
alliance with The George Washington University and The George
Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and
operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active
referring relationships with 12 area hospitals. The GW MFA’s
leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented
by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and
Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington,
DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA
continues to evolve its international clinical outreach. Equal
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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