Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer

Primary Purpose

Performs complex, high-level diagnostic ultrasound examinations for patients receiving maternal-fetal medicine services under established protocols and appropriate clinical guidance. Applies theoretical and developing professional knowledge to complete work of limited scope and complexity, recognize basic findings, and produce accurate images and documentation for physician interpretation. Contributes to smaller projects and routine departmental activities while building proficiency in high-risk obstetric and fetal imaging..

Minimum Specifications

Education

Required completion of an accredited program for AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Preferred Bachelors in a healthcare-related field (radiology, medical imaging, sonography, etc.)

Experience

Requires 2 plus years

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

None

Certification/Registration Licensure

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS–OB/GYN) certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). (required)

Must have Fetal Echocardiography (FE) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). (required)

Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or another health system-approved provider. (required)

Nuchal Translucency Quality Review certification or equivalent credential within the health system’s required timeframe, if the position performs first-trimester screening examinations.(preferred)

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and limited-complexity maternal-fetal medicine ultrasound examinations in accordance with physician orders, established imaging protocols, safety standards, and professional practice guidelines.
• Applies developing knowledge of maternal and fetal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and ultrasound principles to acquire diagnostic-quality images for physician interpretation.
• Acquires ultrasound images and measurements for fetal anatomy, growth, viability, presentation, placental location, amniotic fluid, cervical length, Doppler studies, complex Gyn studies, invasive procedures and other ordered examinations.
• Analyzes basic imaging results for image quality, completeness, and consistency with the ordered examination and obtains additional images or measurements when necessary.
• Carries out proper patient identification, positioning, equipment preparation, infection-prevention practices, and ultrasound safety procedures throughout each examination.
• Communicates examination procedures and routine instructions to patients in a clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive manner while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Escalates unexpected, technically difficult, or potentially significant findings to the interpreting physician or senior clinical team member without independently providing a diagnosis to the patient.
• Coordinates with physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, schedulers, and other care-team members to support timely examinations, complete documentation, and continuity of patient care.
• Contributes to departmental quality, education, and process-improvement activities and shares developing technical knowledge with students or colleagues when requested and within the scope of demonstrated competency.

Job Accountabilities

• Basic awareness of problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Basic awareness of digital literacy skills